Procurement Category Manager - MRO

About the role

The Category Manager MRO & Indirect Procurement plays a crucial role in developing and executing sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), industrial services, utilities, facilities, and selected indirect spend categories across Refresco’s North American manufacturing network. This role collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to enhance plant performance, minimize downtime, optimize inventory, and achieve sustainable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• MRO Category Management
• Develop sourcing strategies for MRO categories including industrial supplies, bearings, motors, power transmission, electrical components, automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors components, OEM spare parts, and maintenance services
• Lead supplier consolidation and national account programs
• Partner with Maintenance and continuous improvement teams to optimize storeroom inventory and spare parts management
• Support plant reliability initiatives by improving supplier performance and reducing lead times
• Develop and implement Vendor Managed inventory (VMI) and inventory optimization programs
• Identify opportunities to reduce emergency purchases and improve planned maintenance sourcing
• Categories Managed: Industrial Supplies, Bearings & Power Transmission, Motors & Drives, Electrical Components, Automation & Controls, Conveyors Components, Maintenance services
• Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape
• Lead contract negotiations, RFx processes, and supplier evaluations
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Engineers, Legal, etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements
• Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights, contract risk, and sourcing best practices
• Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures
• Risk & Compliance
• Evaluate and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, operational, compliance, and ESG considerations
• Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and procurement records
• Support audits, contract renewals, and supplier compliance initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing MRO Categories within manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting maintenance and reliability organizations
• Experience negotiating agreements with industrial distributors and OEM suppliers
• Experience working in food, beverage, consumer products, packaging, chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office/Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competencies: Strategic thinking & business acumen, Strong negotiation and influencing skills, Project management and prioritization, Analytical problem-solving, Relationship-building and collaboration, Results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or other related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing MRO procurement or Indirect sourcing
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

Skills

• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Project management and prioritization
• Analytical problem-solving
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• Results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

A Career with Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature
• Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time
• Work environment: Fast-paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands
• Travel Requirements: Based in Tampa with up to 20% travel at times

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.