Lead Facilities and MRO category strategies across the Americas, balancing regional leverage with plant‑level needs
Develop and deploy sourcing strategies for facilities services, maintenance, utilities, repair services, and general MRO categories
Drive supplier consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier adoption while protecting safety, reliability, and operational uptime
Identify and execute regional and multi‑site sourcing and contracting opportunities
Collaborate with global procurement to align suppliers and contracts where appropriate
Create and maintain strategic sourcing plans for Facilities and MRO categories
Lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract execution using the LECO Ariba eSourcing platform
Manage supplier performance for cost, quality, safety, responsiveness, and overall service reliability
Partner with Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Facilities to ensure sourcing decisions support reliability and uptime requirements.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
CPSM or CIPS certification preferred
Minimum 10 years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in Facilities or MRO categories
Experience leading small, distributed teams across multiple sites or countries
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, regulatory environments, and operational models within the Americas
Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Ariba or similar eSourcing tools preferred.

MRO Manager

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