Strategic Professional Services Sourcing Lead

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. 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 Senior Consultant, Professional Services is responsible for delivering strategic sourcing and category management activities across Professional Services categories, including consulting, HR, employee benefits, legal, audit, tax, training, and contingent labor. The role partners closely with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, lead complex sourcing events, optimize supplier performance, and deliver measurable commercial value. The successful candidate will drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, innovation, and supplier excellence while supporting the achievement of client and business objectives. Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, shape demand, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. Develop and execute category strategies across Professional Services categories, including consulting, HR, legal, employee benefits, audit, tax, training, and contingent labor. Conduct market analysis, supplier research, benchmarking, and industry assessments to identify opportunities and support sourcing decisions. Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations. Perform commercial, financial, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to support supplier selection and business case development. Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, service levels, commercial terms, performance metrics, and risk mitigation measures. Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to drive supplier performance, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with legal, finance, risk, and procurement teams to ensure compliance with governance requirements and procurement policies. Develop and present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and negotiation outcomes to senior stakeholders. Support contract execution, supplier onboarding, and transition activities to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 8 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience. Minimum 4 years of experience sourcing Professional Services categories, including consulting, HR, legal, employee benefits, audit, tax, training, or contingent labor. Proven experience leading complex RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. Strong commercial, analytical, financial modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis skills. Experience managing stakeholder relationships across business, finance, legal, and procurement functions. Demonstrated ability to influence and present recommendations to senior and executive-level stakeholders. Experience working within global and matrix-based organizations. Strong supplier management, contract management, and risk management capabilities. Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills. What We Offer A comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Chicago salary range: $110,000 – $145,000 , plus annual discretionary bonus eligibility. Compensation varies based on education, experience, location, skills, and applicable laws. Total rewards include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and extensive paid time off options. 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. Information for agencies: Applications sent or uploaded by placement agencies or similar are not desired, will therefore not be considered and will be deleted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chain IQ Group AG