Chain IQ Group AG

MRO Services Expert

Chain IQ Group AG

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Jersey City • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per year

About the role

  • 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
  • Fluent in English or another language (e.g. Spanish, French, German) is an advantage
Benefits
  • Medical, vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Wide range of paid time off options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcategory managementcost savingsdemand managementshould-cost analysistotal cost of ownershipbenchmarkingcontract managementnegotiationslogistics sourcing
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstakeholder communicationtrusted procurement partneralignmentleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree