Sourcing Real Estate Services - Expert

 

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 Atlanta is looking for an Expert in Real Estate & 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.

 

About The Role:

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

 

Description:

We are currently seeking a Expert to join the Real Estate & Services team. The Sourcing Real Estate & Services Expert needs to be a dynamic, highly client-focused individual with proven experience within facilities, real estate, capital projects, construction and related corporate services.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Driving complex, high‑value sourcing strategies across Real Estate, Facilities Management, MRO, Capital Projects, Construction, and related Corporate Services, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, risk tolerance, and long‑term value creation
• Serve as a Strategic Partner to Senior Business Stakeholders
• Engaging regularly with senior leaders to understand evolving business strategies, operational priorities, and investment plans
• Translating these needs into forward‑looking sourcing approaches that guide stakeholders toward optimal commercial and delivery outcomes

• Shape Commercial and Contracting Strategies
• Influencing deal structures early in the process by aligning business requirements with sourcing best practices, scalable delivery models, and commercially sound contract terms
• Ensuring that each engagement supports broader category strategies and enterprise objectives

• Drive Value Creation and Financial Optimization
• Identifying, quantifying, and delivering savings opportunities across all engagements using advanced cost‑modeling techniques, benchmarking insights, and negotiation strategies
• Partnering with stakeholders to ensure cost optimization is embedded in project design—not just contract execution

• Develop and Maintain Strategic Supplier Relationships
• Cultivating high‑value relationships with key suppliers across the Real Estate and Corporate Services categories, staying well‑informed on their capabilities, competitive positioning, innovation roadmaps, and market trends
• Leveraging these insights to enhance supplier performance and category strategy

• Lead Competitive Events and Cross‑Functional Evaluation Processes
• Designing and managing sophisticated competitive sourcing events (RFx), leveraging automated sourcing tools and structured evaluation methodologies
• Facilitating cross‑functional assessments to ensure selection decisions are data‑driven, transparent, and aligned with business objectives

• Architect and Negotiate Complex Contracting Arrangements
• Drafting, refining, and negotiating SOWs, MS