Sourcing - Operational

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.

As a sourcer at Chain IQ, you will support our clients by running quick, often competitive negotiations and contributing to the strategic aspects of supplier management. This role is ideal for young procurement talents looking to accelerate their learning journey, as well as experienced purchasing professionals seeking a dynamic, fast-paced environment that leverages digital tools and the latest AI solutions.

You will work closely with senior sourcers, category experts, and cross-functional client teams, gaining exposure across industries and building capabilities that open doors to global career opportunities — including potential development paths in Singapore and other Chain IQ locations.

Learn more about Chain IQ and the global brands we support here: https://www.chainiq.com/clients/

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Negotiation Support
• Run fast and efficient sourcing activities, including competitive negotiations.
• Support the development of negotiation strategies for low-value, high-velocity purchasing needs.
• Ensure clear documentation, clean data, and consistent professional interactions with suppliers.
  
  

• Collaborate with suppliers to gather information, clarify scope, and optimize outcomes.
• Provide guidance to client stakeholders on purchasing steps, preferred suppliers, and best practices.
  
  

• Contribute to improving sourcing processes, workflows, and cycle times.
• Support the adoption of digital procurement tools, AI-enabled solutions, and automation.
• Maintain a “first time right” mindset in all sourcing activities.
  
  

• Work closely with senior sourcers and category managers, learning from experienced colleagues every day.
• Share insights and contribute to a collaborative team culture across Chain IQ’s global organization.
• Actively participate in a professional environment where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation are encouraged.
  
  

• Degree in Economics, Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Ideally prior experience in the construction procurement, covering both development and property management procurement.
• Experience must in facility management industry commercial management or procurement
• Minimum 5 + years of experience, with a portion spent in large national, global corporate, consultancy or professional service provider environment.
• Preferred experience in Indian Real Estate markets, with specific knowledge of GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labor/material market rates.
  
  

• Expertise in Two‑Envelope tendering, technical/commercial negotiations and/or auctioning.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience digital procurement solutions
• Skills in cost benchmarking, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.
  
  

• Strong client management capabilities, with the ability to handle demanding stakeholder requirements.
• Agile and adaptable across multiple asset types such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Township projects.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, contractor management, and issue escalation to avoid project delays.