Head of Sourcing, Logistics

Chain IQ Group AG

. Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies across transportation, warehousing, 3PL, packaging, MRO and related logistics categories .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, with a strong focus on transportation, logistics, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, drive cost savings, and implement best-practice sourcing processes.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Supplier Relationship ManagementPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

RFP ManagementRFQ ManagementContract NegotiationMarket AnalysisCost Savings DeliveryProcess OptimizationDemand ManagementBenchmarkingSupplier ConsolidationSourcing Strategy Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingStakeholder ManagementCoachingPerformance Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

TransportationWarehousing3PLLogisticsMROSupply ChainSustainability InitiativesContinuous ImprovementValue CreationMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies across transportation, warehousing, 3PL, packaging, MRO and related logistics categories
Lead complex RFPs, RFQs, commercial negotiations, and contract execution
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and risk mitigation
Lead Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), benchmarking, market analysis, and should-cost initiatives
Identify and deliver value creation opportunities through demand management, process optimization, and supplier consolidation
Partner with senior business stakeholders to align procurement objectives with operational requirements
Monitor market trends, capacity constraints, inflationary impacts, and supply chain developments to inform sourcing strategies
Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals, providing coaching, direction, and performance management
Drive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and best-practice sourcing processes across the category portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of strategic sourcing and/or category management experience
Minimum 2-3 years of people leadership experience within procurement or sourcing environments
Proven expertise in transportation, logistics, warehousing, or 3PL sourcing
Strong track record of delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and commercial value
Experience leading complex sourcing events, negotiations, and contract management activities
Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and category strategy development
Experience working within complex, matrixed, and multi-stakeholder organizations
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic and international environment
Great Place to Work-certified employer