Sourcing Technology Services

Chain IQ Group AG

Strategic Sourcer supporting clients in IT sourcing at Chain IQ. Developing sourcing strategies and optimizing procurement processes in a global environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to maximize efficiency and value.
Analyse procurement costs and recommend cost-reduction methods.
Negotiate and secure profitable deals for clients.
Optimize sourcing procedures for efficiency.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders (VPs/MDs) to align on terms and processes.
Lead end-to-end RFx processes using SaaS tools.
Conduct cost/scenario analysis and benchmarking.
Estimate and mitigate risks in sourcing.
Monitor supplier market dynamics and anticipate shifts in negotiating power.
Identify and partner with reliable vendors.
Plan delivery quantities and timing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of sourcing experience
10-15 years of IT experience across:
- Software pricing and licensing models
- Hardware pricing, end-user devices, servers
- Data centre operations
- Outsourcing and Offshoring to near and offshore locations
- Cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Ability to work independently with senior client stakeholders.
Proven negotiation skills for multi-million-dollar deals.
Familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
Business fluency in German and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Global team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiesprocurement analysiscost-reduction methodsnegotiationRFx processescost analysisrisk mitigationvendor managementdelivery planningsoftware pricing models

Soft Skills

collaborationindependencenegotiation skills