Sourcing Logistics Expert

Chain IQ Group AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG invites applications for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Expert – Consumables to drive end-to-end category strategies for MRO, PPE, tooling, and workwear across manufacturing sites.

You will lead cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in food and nutrition manufacturing contexts. Strong stakeholder collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience managing or sourcing vehicle fleets or logistics assets; strong uptime focus.
• Exposure to TCO-driven decision-making and safety/quality in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end category strategies for consumables (MRO, PPE, tooling, workwear) aligned with global procurement objectives.
• Deliver measurable value through cost savings, demand management, specification harmonization, and supplier consolidation.
• Lead should-cost analyses, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers and regional partners to ensure continuity of supply and competitive advantage.
• Lead RFPs and RFQs, contract negotiations, including pricing structures and service levels.
• Be a trusted procurement partner to plant engineering, maintenance, EHS, operations, and quality teams.
• Drive alignment between local site needs and regional/global sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

RFQ/RFPs

Contract negotiations

Logistics sourcing

TCO modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 Strategic Sourcing Expert – Consumables is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end category strategies for consumables (MRO, PPE, tooling, workwear) aligned with Group’s global procurement objectives.
• Deliver measurable value through cost savings, demand management, specification harmonization, and supplier consolidation.
• Lead should-cost analyses, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers and regional partners to ensure continuity of supply and competitive advantage.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations, including pricing structures, SLAs, safety standards, and service levels.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner to plant engineering, maintenance, EHS, operations, and quality teams.
• Drive alignment between local site needs and regional/global sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–7+ years of experience in:
• Strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Logistics sourcing, fleet sourcing, or heavy equipment categories.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience managing or sourcing vehicle fleets or logistics assets.Strong understanding of maintenance, uptime, and operational requirements.
• Exposure to TCO-driven decision-making.
• Strong exposure to road transport and time‑critical logistics; air freight experience is a plus.
• Experience in Industrial Safety & PPE / Industrial Supplies, food logistics, FMCG, or similarly operationally intensive environments is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of transportation markets, pricing mechanisms, and cost drivers.
• 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.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for the Greater Chicago Area and/or New York City Metro Area is $120,000 to $170,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, skills, location and applicable employment laws. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), and a wide range of paid time off options.

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.