Global MRO Category Lead | Strategic Sourcing

Zvh; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is hiring a Senior Global MRO Category Manager to lead and optimize sourcing strategies across multiple sites. You will partner with Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and Quality to drive cost, service, and continuity of supply.

Responsibilities include leading supplier selections, negotiating contracts, building robust business cases, and tracking multi-year savings. This role requires cross-country coordination and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Experience with MRO optimization projects in a multinational setting.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management.
• Experience building cost models, cost projections, and executive-level business cases.
• Experience with Engineering and Plant Maintenance in regulated environments preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with virtual teams across countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy global, regional, multi-site MRO category strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, Quality and others to align priorities.
• Lead or support supplier selection, bid events, evaluations, negotiations, and awards.
• Create fact-based business cases including cost analysis and savings opportunities.
• Monitor spend patterns, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Maintain supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement plans.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management on category performance and risks.

Skills

Negotiation & Contracts

Supplier Management

Cost & Financial Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Ethics & Compliance

MRO Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Procurement/PM Certifications preferred

Job description

Baxter is hiring a Senior Global MRO Category Manager to lead and optimize sourcing strategies across multiple sites. You will partner with Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and Quality to drive cost, service, and continuity of supply.

Responsibilities include leading supplier selections, negotiating contracts, building robust business cases, and tracking multi-year savings. This role requires cross-country coordination and strong stakeholder influence.