European Category Leader MRO

Greenbrier group; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 300,043 - 385,769; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee growth opportunities

International collaboration and travel opportunities

Commitment to sustainability

Job summary

Greenbrier group is seeking an experienced European Category Leader MRO to manage the procurement strategy across multiple manufacturing sites in Poland and Romania. The ideal candidate will define sourcing strategies, lead sourcing events, and manage supplier performance in a heavy-industry environment.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in indirect procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with Eastern European markets. The position supports operational performance while driving cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MRO, energy, or services categories in a multi-site environment.
• Proficient in data-driven spend analysis using tools like Power BI or Excel.
• Experience working with Eastern European supply markets.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the European Category Strategy for all indirect spend.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events from RFx to contracting.
• Manage currency and commodity risk exposure within the indirect portfolio.

Skills

Indirect/Category Procurement

Contract Law Knowledge

Data-driven Spend Analysis

Project Management

Fluent English

Education

5+ years in indirect/category procurement

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

## European Category Leader MROApplylocations: Wrocław: Severintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100021Greenbrier is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of railcars, with a growing presence in Europe – including our European HQ in Amsterdam, three R&D centers in Slovakia, Poland, Romania and three production sites across Poland and Romania.**Job Summary**We are seeking a **European Category Leader MRO** to own the end-to-end indirect procurement strategy across three manufacturing sites in **Poland and Romania**. The role drives total cost of ownership reduction, supplier consolidation, and category excellence, ensuring the effective sourcing of indirect goods and services while supporting operational performance and business objectives in a heavy-industry environment focused on freight wagon production.**Key responsibilities:*** Define and own the European Category Strategy for all indirect spend (MRO, energy, logistics services, facilities, IT, professional services, travel).* Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned to Greenbrier Europe's operational and financial targets.* Conduct regular spend analysis and market benchmarking; translate insights into actionable sourcing levers.* Lead end-to-end sourcing events: RFx, negotiation, selection, contracting, and onboarding.* Rationalise the supplier panel – maintain a lean, high-performing core supplier.* Drive supplier performance management (QCD KPIs), continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.* Ensure compliance: every purchase order is placed against a valid negotiated contract.* Partner with plant management in Poland and Romania to align category plans with site operational needs.* Challenge internal demand specifications and promote standardization to unlock and generate savings.* Coach and guide local site buyers on indirect procurement best practices.* Lead input into the annual indirect procurement budget for all three sites.* Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements against targets.* Manage currency and commodity risk exposure within the indirect portfolio.* Embed sustainability criteria (CO2 footprint, supplier diversity, circular economy) into category evaluation.* Maintain audit-ready contract documentation and supplier due-diligence records.**Your profile:*** **5+ years in indirect / category procurement**, ideally in manufacturing or heavy industry.* Demonstrated success managing MRO, energy, or services categories in a multi-site environment.* **Experience working with Eastern European supply markets** (Poland and/or Romania preferred).* Strong contract law knowledge and SLA negotiation capability.* Proficient in data-driven spend analysis (Power BI, Excel, or equivalent).* Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 / DAX preferred) and e-sourcing platforms.* Project management skills; able to run cross-functional workstreams.* Analytical, structured, and decisive under ambiguity.* Strong influencing skills – able to challenge business partners constructively.* Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for tangible results.* **English – fluent** / Polish or Romanian advantage.**Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Greenbrier!**The Greenbrier Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.**What’s Next?**Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe.We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting https://www.greenbrier-europe.com/ as well as https://www.gbrx.com/ and follow Greenbrier Europe on LinkedIn.### At Greenbrier, our success begins with people.We support our global workforce through strong commitments to Safety, Quality, Respect for People, and Customer Satisfaction. These values are the foundation of our***IDEAL*** commitment — Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership — fostering a culture where employees are fulfilled and **feel good** about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent pool is the key to our ongoing success.**If you’re looking for a place where your values align with your work, and your work drives global change, this is it. Explore Greenbrier jobs now.**### Employee Growth and OpportunityOur employees’ stories say it all. Many started in entry-level positions and, over time, have risen to supervisory roles, transitioned to a different group within the Company or were promoted to higher leadership roles.### International CollaborationAs a global company with operations in the United States, Mexico, Poland, Romania and Brazil, we celebrate our differences, cultures and experiences. Many of our positions offer travel opportunities, second language courses and collaboration with colleagues worldwide.### SustainabilityAware of transport’s environmental impact, we design energy-efficient, low-emission, and durable freight wagons that support a greener future. **We plant trees** for every wagon produced and partner with a manufacturer of eco-friendly textiles that provides jobs for people with disabilities or social challenges—helping protect the environment while empowering a community with a 90% unemployment rate. Greenbrier Europe is equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.