Director, Indirect Procurement – Capex, MRO, and Utilities
Core
Lead Capex, MRO, and Utility Services Procurement for North American manufacturing operations, driving category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management.
Role type
Director, Indirect Procurement (Capex, MRO, Utilities)
Builds
Category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and supplier relationships for asset acquisition and operational reliability.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship management, operating model leadership, business acumen, team leadership, digital tools adoption, risk assessment
Preferred skills
MBA, advanced procurement qualifications, AI/digital tools curiosity
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Workday, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with Business Units, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and strategic suppliers; Lead and develop the Capex, MRO, and Utility Services Procurement team; Lead sourcing and category management across Capex, MRO, and Utility Services categories; Shape the procurement category operating model and drive adoption of digital tools; Establish and lead governance, prioritization, and decision-making routines with Business Units; Coach and develop talent to build a high-performing team; Monitor and manage key portfolio performance measures across sourcing, contracting, productivity, supplier performance, spend, and implementation; Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and a resilient supplier base; Establish strong contractual relationships and governance across the portfolio; Deliver productivity commitments and maintain a sustainable, forward-looking productivity pipeline.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
