Category Manager - MRO and Facilities
Title:
Category Manager - MRO and Facilities
Location:
Remote with 20-25% travel
Summary:
A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager - MRO and Facilities to join our procurement team. This role is ideal for a strategic sourcing professional with expertise in managing procurement for Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) and Facilities categories across multiple sites. The successful candidate will lead category strategy development, supplier negotiations, and lifecycle management to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply while minimizing risk. Collaboration with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, and business units is critical to success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, create, and implement supply strategies for assigned categories (Facilities Services, rentals, staffing, leases, and MRO items) supporting North American manufacturing sites.
- Partner with Engineering, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, and Business teams to develop procurement execution strategies.
- Lead negotiations to achieve lowest total cost of ownership while meeting industry specifications.
- Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring effective engagement and performance.
- Develop and implement cost improvement initiatives in line with productivity programs.
- Contribute to procurement KPIs and adherence to policies (Procurement Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
- 10+ years' progressive experience in Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries preferred.
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts, terms, and master agreements with large suppliers.
- Skilled in data analysis and summarization; advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Experience conducting complex RFx exercises and managing ERP systems (SAP required).
- Valid driver's license; ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
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