Sourcing Technology Services - Expert

About the role

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.

As a Technology Sourcing Expert in Jersey City, you will lead sourcing initiatives across IT, hardware, software, telecom, and emerging technologies. This client-facing role involves delivering value, shaping sourcing strategies, and building trusted relationships with global stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role Purpose

Deliver high-impact, value-added sourcing services to our clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You’ll act as a strategic advisor, market expert, and trusted partner, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partner Engagement
  • Build and nurture trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Act as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
  • Influence decision-making through commercial insight and deep market expertise.
• Sourcing Strategy & Execution
  • Lead complex, multi-region sourcing projects across IT categories including cybersecurity, software, SaaS, hosted platforms, networks, data centers, hardware, and telecom.
  • Manage RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluations, and selection processes with precision.
  • Ensure alignment with client priorities, compliance standards, and risk frameworks.
• Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring
  • Analyze financial models and cost scenarios to inform negotiation strategies.
  • Structure deals that deliver commercial advantage while ensuring operational fit and scalability.
  • Drive cost savings and value creation without compromising service quality.
• Contracting & Compliance
  • Draft and negotiate contracts including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, amendments, and task orders.
  • Ensure supplier performance, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to uphold policies and contractual integrity.
• Market Intelligence & Supplier Management
  • Stay ahead of technology market trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts.
  • Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Benchmark performance and drive supplier accountability.
• Governance & Quality Standards
  • Apply Chain IQ and client sourcing methodologies and tools with precision.
  • Contribute to category strategy development and optimization.
  • Champion best practices across sourcing and procurement functions.

Requirements

• Professional Foundation
  • More than a decade of progressive experience leading complex IT sourcing initiatives across hardware, software, telecom, cybersecurity, SaaS, and managed services categories.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic sourcing leader, balancing commercial rigor with policy alignment and enterprise risk considerations.
  • Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar technology deals with global suppliers, delivering measurable value, continuity, and innovation for clients.
  • Highly adaptable in dynamic, client-driven environments, with a consistent focus on quality, speed, and strategic outcomes.
• Technology Sourcing Expertise
  • Deep understanding of the IT supplier landscape across the Americas and globally.
  • Proven success leading sourcing engagements with major technology vendors, managing multi-million-dollar deals with strategic impact.
  • Experience navigating complex procurement environments and delivering results in fast-paced, client-driven settings.
• Consultative Mindset
  • Demonstrates a highly consultative approach, proactively identifying client needs, challenging assumptions, and recommending data-driven sourcing strategies.
  • Strong ability to translate complex procurement insights into clear guidance that enables confident decision-making.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients derive maximum value across commercial, operational, and strategic dimensions.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
  • Skilled in contract structuring and driving supplier accountability.
  • Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making at all levels.
  • Experienced in presenting sourcing strategies and recommendations to both internal and external senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and optimal outcomes from both a policy and commercial perspective.
• Strategic & Financial Acumen
  • Strong grasp of total cost of ownership, pricing models, and cost/benefit analysis.
  • Ability to build financial baselines, assess savings opportunities, and support data-driven sourcing decisions.
  • Commercially savvy with a focus on delivering value beyond cost savings.
• Contracting & Compliance Expertise
  • Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex IT contracts including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and amendments.
  • Familiarity with global regulatory requirements and data protection standards related to technology sourcing.
  • Ability to manage engagement risk and ensure contractual integrity across regions.
• Technical Proficiency
  • Skilled in sourcing platforms and tools such as SAP Ariba, Apadua, Jaggaer, Archlet, Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics dashboards.
  • Comfortable working with benchmarks, market intelligence, and digital sourcing methodologies.
• Execution & Delivery Excellence
  • Expertise in category strategy development, market analysis, and sourcing execution.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on clarity, influence, and professionalism.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Team & Culture Fit
  • Collaborative, accountable, and client-focused.
  • Motivated by impact, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Embodies Chain IQ’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence in every engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with rewards based on performance and recognized value.
• Salary range for the New York City Metro Area: $120,000 to $170,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Total Rewards package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. Chain IQ is Great Place to Work-certified, fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact.