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Title: Sourcing Professional Services Consultant
Location: London, GB
Date: Oct 1, 2026
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
As a Professional Services Consultant, you will lead sourcing initiatives across the category including Consultancy, Tax, Legal, HR (insurance, benefits and learning & development) and marketing , supporting global clients in optimizing spend, reducing risk, and delivering commercial value. You will manage end-to-end sourcing projects, from strategy development through contract execution, while collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
The role combines procurement expertise, commercial negotiation, and stakeholder management within a consulting environment. You will play a key role in delivering measurable business outcomes and supporting procurement transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across the Professional Services categry .
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and client requirements.
- Manage competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and e-auctions.
- Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to deliver cost savings and business value.
- Draft, review and manage contractual documentation using approved templates and standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of sourcing projects.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and category developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
- Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting agreed timelines.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and procurement transformation initiatives where appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Economics or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
- Experience managing sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
- Strong commercial acumen with a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience reviewing or supporting contractual and commercial documentation.
- Proactive, collaborative and results-oriented working style.
Join a truly global team.
We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.
Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.
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Sourcing Professional Services Consultant employer: Chain IQ
At Chain IQ, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and international work environment in London where innovation and bold thinking are at the forefront of our culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a focus on professional development, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a Great Place to Work-certified atmosphere. Join us to be part of a global team that values your voice and empowers you to lead in the procurement space.
