Americas Senior Category Manager - MRO
Core
Lead the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) category to drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization for the global MRO spend.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier panels, and regional implementations of global MRO strategies.
Domain
Industrial equipment / Rail / MRO supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract negotiation, Data analysis, Project management, ERP systems proficiency, Cost analysis, Supplier rationalization, Cross-functional leadership, Market intelligence
Preferred skills
MRO/Equipment domain expertise, International experience, Manufacturing experience
Technologies
Oracle, M3, Microsoft BI
Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic plans to deliver annual spend improvement; Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and negotiation; Run quarterly business reviews with suppliers; Conduct data analysis to recommend supplier panel changes; Lead optimization projects for process improvements and supplier rationalization; Coordinate regional projects and buyers; Generate accurate reporting on progress towards objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC