MRO Category Manager

NovolexLake Forest, IL
3dOnsite

About The Position

Implements and executes the strategy for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations categories, ensuring reliable supply, cost optimization, and operational continuity. Partners cross-functionally to manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, standardize spend, and deliver measurable value at scale. This is an on-site role based in either Lake Forest, IL or Charlotte, NC

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 6-8 years of experience in MRO or indirect spend category management, preferably in large, complex organizations
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, operational improvements, and post-merger synergy realization
  • Strong experience with Ariba, Coupa, SAP punchout catalogs, e-procurement systems, and guided buying strategies
  • Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and performance optimization
  • Hands-on experience supporting MRO inventory strategy, standard process implementation, and enterprise-wide program execution
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and identify opportunities
  • Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies

Nice To Haves

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Implement and execute MRO category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity
  • Own supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and performance management
  • Drive spend visibility, standardization, and post-merger or multi-site synergies
  • Partner across organizational functions to implement programs enterprise-wide, supporting operational continuity, safety, and scalable execution
  • Identify and deliver cost-savings and efficiency opportunities at scale
  • Manage risk, ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Define and execute Ariba and punchout catalog strategies to improve compliance, user experience, and guided buying adoption
  • Partner across organizational functions to support MRO inventory strategy, governance, and end-to-end inventory processes
  • Provide support to operations in implementing standard MRO processes across the organization

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • paid vacation, and sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • paid holidays
  • wellness program
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