Sourcing Logistics

chainiqgro; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group in Hamburg, Germany, is seeking a Tactical Sourcing Senior Consultant – Logistics & Consumables to shape category strategies for Transport, Warehouse, Packaging, MRO, tooling and PPE across manufacturing and operations. The role focuses on cost optimization, supply continuity, supplier innovation and risk mitigation in a food and nutrition manufacturing environment.

You will source, negotiate, and manage transportation and warehousing providers, ensure safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• University degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English and German required; other Western European languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities for transport, warehousing and consumables.
• Prepare and run RFQs/RFPs, including eAuctions in line with category strategies.
• Negotiate rates, service levels and contracts to deliver savings and improvements.
• Deliver year-on-year logistics cost optimization through tactical initiatives.
• Manage regional supplier relationships (OEMs, dealers, leasing companies, service providers).
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, food standards, and safety requirements.
• Act as the commercial interface between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

English fluency

German fluency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Operational mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Title: Sourcing Logistics

Location: Hamburg, DE

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.

About the role:

The Tactical Sourcing Senior Consultant – Logistics & Consumables is responsible for supporting and executing category strategies for Transport, Warehouse as well as Packaging, Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), tooling, PPE, and safe workwear across manufacturing and operational footprint.

The role drives cost optimization, supply continuity, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards in a food and nutrition manufacturing environment. is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing transportation and warehousing service providers across key markets to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and compliant logistics operations. The role focuses on tactical and mid-term sourcing execution aligned with category strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, service performance, and rapid response to operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing activities for transport (all modes), warehousing & consumables.
• Prepare and run RFQs/RFPs, including eAuctions in line with category strategies and business demand.
• Negotiate rates, service levels, and contractual terms to deliver savings and service improvements.
• Deliver year-on-year logistics cost optimization through tactical initiatives (rate reviews, lane optimization, capacity balancing).
• Manage regional supplier relationships (OEMs, dealers, leasing companies, service providers).
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, food standards, and safety requirements.
• Act as the commercial interface between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements:

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English and German are required; other Western European languages are highly desirable.
• 2 - 4+ years of experience in:
  • Sourcing or category management experience.
  • Logistics & consumables sourcing, transport, warehouse, Packaging, Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), tooling, PPE, and safe workwear categories.
  • Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience in logistics and operationally intensive environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
• Comfortable working in international, matrix-driven organizations.
• Execution-oriented with a strong operational mindset.
• Structured, pragmatic, and resilient in fast-paced environments.
• Curious and motivated to deepen transportation and logistics expertise in an aviation context.

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.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.