Strategic Sourcing Expert – Consumables & Logistics

Chain IQ Group AG

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.