MRO Category Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Transformation

Infosys Portland; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Portland is seeking an experienced MRO Category Lead to drive category strategy and governance for FMCG/CPG manufacturing clients. The role demands deep subject matter expertise, cross‑regional collaboration, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings.

You will lead category teams, engage stakeholders at executive level, and shape supplier programs, terms, and SLAs across geographies, contributing to transformation and value creation.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8–10 years of category management experience in the MRO space.
• Business or Engineering degree; dual degree is a plus.
• Professional certifications CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP preferred.
• Experience with spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and contract closure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Set overarching MRO category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, aligning strategy with delivery.
• Lead, direct, and develop regional delivery teams (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers).
• Establish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business goals.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, SLAs, and MSAs with suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Sourcing strategy

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Tools

CPSM

CPSD

CIPS

PMP

Job description

Infosys Portland is seeking an experienced MRO Category Lead to drive category strategy and governance for FMCG/CPG manufacturing clients. The role demands deep subject matter expertise, cross‑regional collaboration, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings.

You will lead category teams, engage stakeholders at executive level, and shape supplier programs, terms, and SLAs across geographies, contributing to transformation and value creation.