Head Sourcing Operations

3 days ago

Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania chainiqgro Full time 40,000 - 80,000 per year

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.

Join our Team

It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and our team in BUKAREST are looking for a Manager in IT Technology Services.

Chain IQ generate value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our client's indirect procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical and digitalized end-to-end function. We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas. We offer the potential for significant corporate growth and career development.

Our ambition is to strengthen the existing highly experienced team to provide the best in industry support to our growing client base.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose is to deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner. 

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Manager to join the IT Technology Category. The IT Teamlead needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within IT Category.

Main responsibilities will include:

  1. Leadership & People Management

  2. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
  3. Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts.
  4. Cultural sensitivity and value alignment for global teams.

  5. Strategic Thinking

  6. Align team objectives with organizational goals.
  7. Drive category strategies and sourcing initiatives (for procurement/IT contexts)

  8. Technical & Domain Expertise

  9. Solid understanding of relevant technical areas (e.g., IT infrastructure, software development, or sourcing processes).
  10. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and guide technical decisions.

  11. Communication Skills

  12. Clear and effective communication with stakeholders and team members.
  13. Ability to present updates, negotiate with vendors, and manage escalations.

  14. Organizational & Planning Skills

  15. Competence in project management, resource allocation, and workload balancing.
  16. Familiarity with tools for tracking KPIs and progress.

  17. Adaptability & Problem-Solving

  18. Ability to handle dynamic environments and unexpected challenges.
  19. Proactive in removing barriers and securing resources for the team.
 
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Business or IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.Certifications: PMP, ITIL, or equivalent for project and service management.Experience: Prior leadership experience in similar roles (IT, sourcing, or technical teams)Positive energy and engagement ("can-do" attitude).Reliability and ownership of results.

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.

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