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# Sourcing IT

- **Company:** Chain IQ Group
- **Location:** Köln, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Data Centers, Software Licensing, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3589bd1f8e42dd3

## About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, client-focused individual to join our German IT Sourcing team. The candidate must have experience in the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for IT engagements, with a particular concentration in the Software and Hardware Sourcing Category, as described herein., * Bachelors Degree (Supply Chain concentration and/or MBA would be a plus).

 * Minimum of 10 years' experience in IT Sourcing roles in one or more of the following categories: Software Licensing/Maintenance, Software as a Service, other Hosted Platforms/Services, Telecom/Networks, Data Center, Hardware, Desktop, and related IT Services and Outsourcing and Managed IT Services;
 * Demonstrated sourcing and negotiation experience with major IT Suppliers and/or Global Telecom Carriers;
 * Ability to perform contract drafting and negotiations with limited additional legal support for Master SW License Maintenance Agreements, Supply/Task Orders/SOWs; Amendments; Service Level Agreements; etc.
 * Ability to structure contracts with multiple concurrent Schedules, Annexes, Supply Orders, and Attachments across multiple global regions
 * Demonstrated experience in identifying savings and cost reduction opportunities in IT contract negotiations, and developing and leading negotiating strategies to achieve those savings.
 * Ability to manage engagement risk through identification and assessment of relevant hypothetical issues that could impact each engagement, and documenting such scenarios and relevant risk sharing in the contract;
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior clients/stakeholders;
 * Ability to quickly understand and apply new concepts (i.e., business models; governance models; scaling of platform from local to regional to global; supplier pricing models; contracting options and alternatives; sourcing tools and platforms; sourcing process, policies, and procedures);
 * Ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide array of initiatives to tight deadlines

## Description

The primary purpose is to deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner., We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant Expert to join the Technology Services team. The Senior Sourcing Consultant needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within Technology Services.
The individual will have experience in working with the main suppliers in Germany and globally of Technology Services.
Main responsibilities will include:

 * Directly manage IT Sourcing engagements of varying spend, risk, and complexity levels on the IT Sourcing (Germany) Team, managing engagements in one or more of the following categories: Software Licensing/Maintenance, Software as a Service, Hosted Platforms/Services, Telecom/Networks, Data Center, Hardware, Desktop, and related IT Services and Outsourcing and Managed Services
 * Communicate regularly with key business stakeholders to understand strategic direction, business requirements, objectives, and priorities across assigned categories;
 * Understand business requirements of each deal, and shape deals and contracts to meet those requirements;
 * Assess savings opportunities on all engagements, and work with clients to achieve optimal cost reductions/savings as appropriate;
 * Develop and maintain key IT Supplier relationships in the above named IT Sourcing categories, and stay current on their products, services, and competitors;
 * Manage competitive bids and RFXs for IT engagements using automated tools, and lead the evaluation and selection process across a cross-functional team of stakeholders;
 * Draft contracts based on clients' standard templates, and customize deal-specific commercial terms/conditions as needed;
 * Follow required processes and procedures related to supplier engagement, contract negotiation and contract execution to ensure compliance with clients' legal, regulatory, business, and regional policies.
 * Provide detailed project status (and associated Savings) reporting on all active and completed Sourcing deals, using required Chain IQ and client tools/platforms;
 * Partner with global Chain IQ colleagues to ensure cross-functional coordination of engagements, supplier management, process implementation, and best practices.