CAPEX & MRO Sourcing Manager
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In this role you will shape procurement strategy for CAPEX and MRO categories to support capital projects and plant reliability. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance to drive cost optimization and value through strategic supplier managem
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ent. Your work will emphasize risk mitigation, contract governance, and continuous improvement to elevate procurement impact. This is an opportunity to influence long-term plant performance within a mission-driven, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement category strategies for CAPEX equipment, industrial services, MRO parts, and related indirect procurement
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Lead sourcing events (RFIs/RFQs/RFPs), supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Establish preferred supplier programs and strategic partnerships to improve value
• Improve procurement efficiency through catalog management and spend visibility
• Support process improvements and change management to enhance procurement impact
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify cost, service, and capability options
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and resolve performance issues
• Negotiate long-term agreements and ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance on contractual matters and ensure policy adherence
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Safety, Legal, and business to drive growth and operational effectiveness
• Support capital projects from concept to completion and ensure procurement activities meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Assist maintenance teams with critical spare parts sourcing and emergency procurement
Key requirements
• Bachelor degree in related field (Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Business Management, Engineering)
• 5+ years in procurement with 3+ years in project management
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial or plant environments xklufbp
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment and communicate procurement strategy to senior leadership
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and value realization
• Working knowledge of contracts, sourcing processes, and continuous improvement principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel preferred
• Willingness to travel 10–30%
• MBA and/or CPM certification (preferred)
• strong communication
• leadership
• negotiation
• strategic sourcing
• category management
• cost reduction and TCO initiatives