Senior MRO Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 121.000 - 147.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead MRO procurement across a manufacturing environment in North America. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead contract negotiations, and drive cost reduction while mentoring a team of procurement professionals.

The ideal candidate has a strong strategic sourcing background, proven supplier negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings in a complex manufacturing setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years in purchasing/procurement/supply chain.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing MRO/indirect procurement in manufacturing.
• Proven success driving cost reduction and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts and SRM.
• Able to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for MRO spend categories.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements and CI initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and scorecards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Lead and mentor purchasing professionals through coaching and performance management.
• Prepare procurement reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Foster collaboration, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement processes

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Description

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.

Key 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Southfield, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position 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.

• Full benefits, med, vision, and dental

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Southfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.