Sourcing Logistics Senior Consultant

chainiqgro•Chicago, ND

3d•$100,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Senior Consultant – 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.

Requirements

University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent professional experience.
4–7+ years of experience in Strategic sourcing or category management experience.
Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
Exposure to TCO-driven decision-making.
Strong exposure to road transport and time-critical logistics; air freight experience is a plus.
Solid understanding of Indirect Spend Categories, Pricing Mechanisms, and Cost Drivers.
Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
Comfortable working in international, matrix-driven organizations.
Fluent in English, Spanish or another language is an advantage.
Execution-oriented with a strong operational mindset.
Structured, pragmatic, and resilient in fast-paced environments.
Curious and motivated to deepen transportation and MRO expertise.

Nice To Haves

Air freight experience is a plus.
Spanish or another language is an advantage.

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 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, logistics operations, and quality teams.
Drive alignment between local site needs and regional/global sourcing strategies.