Title:  Packaging Procurement Consultant

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.

Join our dynamic team in the vibrant city of Hamburg! We are seeking a passionate, analytically driven Senior Strategic Sourcer or Industry Expert to enhance our procurement processes in the category of Packaging and Pallets. This role is perfect for seasoned professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the packaging industry from a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and supply chain perspective. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to optimizing costs, improving product specifications, and pursuing sustainable packaging solutions, we invite you to apply. This global role will involve strategic oversight across major markets including the US, Germany, France, and Italy, and will require regular visits to suppliers and distribution centers to ensure the effectiveness of our packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and lead the execution of comprehensive sourcing strategies for packaging and pallets, focusing on enhancing specifications and integrating sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their packaging needs, ensuring alignment with broader business and environmental objectives and drive project implementation
• Cleanse, transform, and structure large datasets to support sourcing decisions
• Build and conduct sourcing events (RFx) with focus on e-actions.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to ensure competitive pricing, quality, durability and sustainability.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
• Engage with new and existing suppliers globally to negotiate contracts that align with our sustainability and cost-effectiveness goals.
• Conduct regular visits to suppliers and distribution centers to assess the application and performance of packaging materials and pallets.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with our sustainability standards and goals for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Experience in the packaging industry, either in a sourcing role or an industry-specific position, with a strong understanding of the manufacturing industry and cost models.
• Expertise in evaluating and improving packaging specifications and implementing sustainable packaging solutions.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms that align with both cost and sustainability objectives.
• Experience in building, managing and translating complex data sets into relevant actionable information.
• Contribute to continous improvement of data processes and reporting standards.
• Comfortable working in a global setup, with a deep understanding of various international markets, particularly in Europe and the US.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers and distribution centers as needed to ensure product quality and supply chain efficiency.

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.

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