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Chain IQ Group AG · 2 weeks ago

Business Partner Americas

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, and they are seeking a dynamic Procurement or Real Estate industry professional to support the US and Canada regions. The role involves leading procurement processes, developing localized strategies, and managing stakeholder relationships to drive commercial value and compliance.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and effective utilization of procurement processes and systems within the Americas region, focusing on key countries such as US and Canada. Champion effective communication strategies to ensure alignment and compliance with procurement processes (e.g. drive roadshows)

Generates impact and commercial value through partnering with stakeholders to support business priorities using category strategies, programs and processes

As a result, develop localized procurement strategies and savings initiatives that align with broader global objectives. The savings initiatives will be executed by the colleagues in the global Procurement organization, but we also expect the business partner to source specifically Real Estate or Facility Management projects

Manage risks associated with procurement activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, local laws and ethical standards

Leads change linked to digital transformation, including deployment of procurement platforms such as Apadua, Marketplace solutions including Amazon, or Archlet

Qualification

Procurement experienceFacility management expertiseChange management skillsStakeholder engagementCategory strategiesClient services passionResult orientationSpanishPortugueseCommunication skills

Required

Passion and curiosity in everything that you do

Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or the professional services industry, with a specialty in facility management or construction

Strong passion for client services and creating and implementing category strategies

Strong skills in change management and stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English

Ability to handle challenging interactions with diverse stakeholders

Willingness and ability to run sourcing events in different indirect categories – even if spend might sometimes be smaller – to support stakeholders priorities and objectives. Special focus on Real Estate and Facility Management

Strong sense of result orientation and highly structured person

Ability and willingness to travel within the US, Canada, and to LATAM as needed