Sourcing Travel Services - Expert (Temporary 4 months)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

7/18/2025

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.

We are looking for a Sourcing Expert in Travel Services to join us on a short-term engagement of approximately 4 months as a maternity leave backfill. We are open to candidates based in Jersey City, Zurich, Geneva, or London. This position is critical in delivering value-added sourcing services to our clients in a structured, consistent, and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for travel services, including air, hotels, meetings, car services, corporate payment cards, and travel technology tools—both globally and domestically.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on supplier travel offerings, particularly across the Americas and global markets.
• Support the lead global travel sourcer in managing strategic procurement projects of varying scope and scale.
• Conduct market tenders and evaluate bid proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive supplier selection.
• Understand client business requirements and structure deals to meet those needs effectively.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve optimal commercial terms and draft agreements based on standard templates.
• Guide clients and key stakeholders through project timelines, deliverables, and sourcing best practices.
• Establish and implement travel consortia strategies in coordination with Category Managers, Global Sourcing Leads, and regional sourcing experts.
• Maintain awareness of travel industry trends and contribute to sourcing strategy and business development efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners, suppliers, and multiple client groups.
• Ensure adherence to Chain IQ's corporate standards by using defined sourcing tools and processes throughout all procurement activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Supply Chain Management or an MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in procurement, with a strong focus on marketing categories.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-million-dollar sourcing initiatives.
• Solid understanding of contract structures and the ability to draft contracts with minimal legal oversight.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, including pivot tables, and the ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong client and stakeholder focus, with the confidence and presence to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with leading sourcing tools and procurement systems.
• Collaborative, motivated, and adaptable team player with a proactive approach.
  
  

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.

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