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MDS Senior Consultant(m/w/x)
Procurement consulting for global AI-driven service partner, focusing on indirect spend and third-party sourcing. Understanding of end-to-end MDS operational process required. Client-facing role with focus on deal shaping and tender management.
Requirements
- Understanding of end-to-end MDS operational process
- Self-starter with sourcing experience
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to build and manage trusted stakeholder relationships
- Deliver on critical sourcing objectives across MDS categories
- Develop relationships with key business stakeholders
- University degree (Bachelor or Master)
- 5+ years experience of end-to-end MDS process
- 5+ years experience working with MDS vendors and services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deliver results
- Experience in working with MDS related sourcing tools, practices, and systems
- Understanding of UK contract law (desirable)
- Professional team player, motivated and highly flexible
- MDS Sourcing/Vendor management specialist role
- MDS Business Analysis role
- MDS Administration Managers role
Tasks
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships
- Understand client business practices and requirements
- Shape deals to meet client needs
- Conduct information and commercial tenders
- Manage tender evaluations with client stakeholders
- Negotiate deals for optimal commercial terms
- Lead MDS initiatives of varying scope and scale
- Build and present potential solutions
- Review and negotiate vendor contract terms
- Advise on best practices for contract management
- Provide input on client cost efficiency exercises
- Offer advice on contract usage rights
- Work on savings targets and displacement opportunities
- Handle RFPs as needed
- Maintain MDS industry awareness
- Adhere to Chain IQ corporate standards
- Use defined sourcing tools and processes
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- MDS related sourcing tools
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MDS Senior Consultant(m/w/x)
Procurement consulting for global AI-driven service partner, focusing on indirect spend and third-party sourcing. Understanding of end-to-end MDS operational process required. Client-facing role with focus on deal shaping and tender management.
Requirements
- Understanding of end-to-end MDS operational process
- Self-starter with sourcing experience
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to build and manage trusted stakeholder relationships
- Deliver on critical sourcing objectives across MDS categories
- Develop relationships with key business stakeholders
- University degree (Bachelor or Master)
- 5+ years experience of end-to-end MDS process
- 5+ years experience working with MDS vendors and services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deliver results
- Experience in working with MDS related sourcing tools, practices, and systems
- Understanding of UK contract law (desirable)
- Professional team player, motivated and highly flexible
- MDS Sourcing/Vendor management specialist role
- MDS Business Analysis role
- MDS Administration Managers role
Tasks
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships
- Understand client business practices and requirements
- Shape deals to meet client needs
- Conduct information and commercial tenders
- Manage tender evaluations with client stakeholders
- Negotiate deals for optimal commercial terms
- Lead MDS initiatives of varying scope and scale
- Build and present potential solutions
- Review and negotiate vendor contract terms
- Advise on best practices for contract management
- Provide input on client cost efficiency exercises
- Offer advice on contract usage rights
- Work on savings targets and displacement opportunities
- Handle RFPs as needed
- Maintain MDS industry awareness
- Adhere to Chain IQ corporate standards
- Use defined sourcing tools and processes
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- MDS related sourcing tools
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About the Company
Chain IQ Group AG
Industry
Procurement
Description
The company is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner providing tailored procurement solutions.
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