At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters – bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.
Role Purpose
The primary purpose is to deliver value‑add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner. We are seeking a procurement professional with a marketing and professional services procurement background to join our Marketing & Professional Services Sourcing team. The ideal candidate has a consulting mindset, brings hands‑on marketing and professional services procurement industry experience, understands the dynamics of agency, consulting and supplier negotiations, and can confidently operate in a client‑facing and advisory‑driven environment.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end category strategy development, competitive tenders, and contract negotiation/execution.
Act as SME in Marketing & Professional Services procurement (Media, Creative, Production, Events, Sponsorships, Consulting).
Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies to drive client value and savings.
Manage RFP/RFI processes, supplier selection, and competitive bidding.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and performance metrics to achieve optimal commercial terms.
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and spend data to identify value improvement opportunities.
Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
Mitigate supply, compliance, and market risks while supporting global and local sourcing initiatives.
Requirements
Several years of experience in Marketing and Professional Services Procurement.
Experience working in consulting, advisory, or client-facing procurement environments.
Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar sourcing projects.
Experience with marketing agency and consulting contracts, including drafting with minimal legal support.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical skills to interpret and optimize campaign performance data.
In-depth knowledge of marketing and consulting supplier landscapes.
Budget management expertise and ability to report on KPIs and success metrics.
Skilled in collaborating with marketing teams and media vendors.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines.
Professional, motivated team player with flexibility and focus on delivering results.
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