Senior MRO Purchasing Manager

About the role

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) procurement activities across North America. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, driving cost reduction initiatives, and overseeing a team of procurement professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic sourcing expertise, supplier negotiation experience, and a proven track record of leading purchasing teams in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for MRO spend categories.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities to support procurement decisions.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities and negotiate complex supplier agreements.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and supplier reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing professionals through coaching, performance management, and skills development.
• Prepare and present procurement-related reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing MRO or indirect procurement categories within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading cost reduction and supplier performance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Supplier risk management.
• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional operations.
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).

Pay

$140,000.00 - $170,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including medical, vision, and dental.

Schedule & Location

This is a hybrid position based in Southfield, MI.