Head of Procurement Value Creation
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Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/9/2025
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Description
About Chain IQ
Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.
Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies.
We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.
As part of the Transformation Services unit, the Procurement Value Creation team provides consulting in indirect procurement to our clients globally, optimizing third-party spend, driving efficiencies, accelerating cost reductions, and designing operating models for global clients. We enhance procurement strategies, digitalize S2C and P2P processes, and implement analytics for spend tracking. Through procurement assessments and cost optimization, we accelerate value capture and improve financial performance.
We are currently seeking a Head of Procurement Value Creation to lead our Procurement Value Creation team. The role can be based either in Zurich or London, depending on the candidate's preference. As we continue to grow, we are looking to further strengthen our highly experienced team to deliver best-in-class support to our expanding client base.
Role Purpose
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Procurement consulting team and delivering value-added Procurement consulting services in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You will set the strategic direction for procurement consulting engagements, ensuring business growth and impactful client outcomes. This includes managing high-profile client relationships, contributing to long-term value creation, helping clients achieve a competitive edge and reduce their third-party spend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, develop new service offerings, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research, insights, and best practices in procurement. As a global team delivering projects for clients worldwide, there is also the exciting possibility of a secondment in one of our key locations, such as New York, Singapore, Mumbai, or Bucharest, depending on business needs and availability.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic, highly client-focused Global Team Lead to join our Procurement Value Creation team. This role requires a proven leader with expertise in procurement consulting. You will report directly to the Global Head of Transformation Services, who is part of the Global Executive Board.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include
We are seeking someone with:
We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.
Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.
Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.
Important Notice To Employment Businesses/Agencies
CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.
Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies.
We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.
As part of the Transformation Services unit, the Procurement Value Creation team provides consulting in indirect procurement to our clients globally, optimizing third-party spend, driving efficiencies, accelerating cost reductions, and designing operating models for global clients. We enhance procurement strategies, digitalize S2C and P2P processes, and implement analytics for spend tracking. Through procurement assessments and cost optimization, we accelerate value capture and improve financial performance.
We are currently seeking a Head of Procurement Value Creation to lead our Procurement Value Creation team. The role can be based either in Zurich or London, depending on the candidate's preference. As we continue to grow, we are looking to further strengthen our highly experienced team to deliver best-in-class support to our expanding client base.
Role Purpose
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Procurement consulting team and delivering value-added Procurement consulting services in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You will set the strategic direction for procurement consulting engagements, ensuring business growth and impactful client outcomes. This includes managing high-profile client relationships, contributing to long-term value creation, helping clients achieve a competitive edge and reduce their third-party spend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, develop new service offerings, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research, insights, and best practices in procurement. As a global team delivering projects for clients worldwide, there is also the exciting possibility of a secondment in one of our key locations, such as New York, Singapore, Mumbai, or Bucharest, depending on business needs and availability.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic, highly client-focused Global Team Lead to join our Procurement Value Creation team. This role requires a proven leader with expertise in procurement consulting. You will report directly to the Global Head of Transformation Services, who is part of the Global Executive Board.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team, ensuring their professional development while overseeing successful project delivery.
- Revenue Growth & New Offerings: Lead efforts to generate revenue, identify opportunities for service expansion, and develop new consulting offerings to meet evolving client needs.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and sustain long-term relationships with C-level clients, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
- Deliver Strategic Projects: In addition to leading your team, you will oversee and deliver key strategic projects for our top clients with high C-level exposure.
- Shaping Procurement Strategies: Support the team in designing and implementing procurement strategies and operating models that deliver significant business value and impactful solutions for clients.
- AI & Automation: Own and drive the strategic development of the Chain IQ AI Consulting Agent, ensuring AI capabilities align with business goals and enhance consulting efficiency at scale.
We are seeking someone with:
- Procurement & Strategy Expertise: Deep expertise in procurement strategy, category management, operating models, conceptual thinking, and cost transformation, with a proven track record of driving efficiency and innovation.
- Proactive & Inspiring Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, inspire teams, and coach individuals to achieve their full potential.
- Executive-Level Influence: Strong negotiation skills, experience engaging with C-level stakeholders, and sharp business acumen to navigate internal and external complex challenges.
- Business Growth & Leadership: A demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and establish thought leadership within the industry.
- Experience & Education: At least 10 years of experience in consulting or procurement leadership. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
- Language Skills: Fluency in both German and English is required. Additional languages, such as French or Spanish, are a plus.
- Desirable skills: Data & analytics, AI & automation, prompt engineering, change management, storytelling & data visualization and/or graphic design.
We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.
Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.
Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.
Important Notice To Employment Businesses/Agencies
CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
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