Commodity Manager - MRO

Prysmian Group; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid maternity and bonding leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prysmian Group is hiring an MRO Commodity Manager in Highland Heights, KY, on-site. You will manage sourcing activities, MRO service providers, and build strategic relationships across the company to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The role demands a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management, with ~50% travel. You will lead negotiations, drive standardization, and partner with plant teams to improve inventory and working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, project management, engineering procurement, or CAPEX procurement.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP).
• Able to travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop MRO category strategies, lead strategic supplier relationships, and negotiate pricing agreement and rebates.
• Develop and execute MRO sourcing strategies: reduce costs, drive standardization, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support regional and global procurement initiatives.
• Lead supplier management efforts: conduct performance reviews, track KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and resolve supply, quality, and commercial issues.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements: negotiate pricing, service levels, inventory programs, payment terms, warranties, and other key terms while ensuring policy compliance.
• Optimize MRO inventory and operational performance: partner with plant teams to improve spare parts strategies, reduce obsolete inventory, and enhance working capital.
• Serve as the primary procurement partner for MRO activities: manage over $150M in annual spend, support critical purchase orders, deliver savings targets, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Project management

Engineering procurement

CAPEX procurement

SAP ERP

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

MRO Commodity Manager

Location: Highland Heights, KY Employment Type: Full Time | On-site

Why Build Your Career with Prysmian?

Your work at Prysmian helps power and connect the world. When you join Prysmian, you become part of a global team whose work touches millions of lives every day. You’ll help support the energy and digital infrastructure that keeps communities, businesses, and industries moving forward. For more than 140 years, Prysmian has helped shape the infrastructure that powers progress. From helping illuminate the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and delivering power from Hoover Dam to Los Angeles in 1935, to supporting New York City's rebuilding efforts after September 11, our cables and connectivity solutions have played a role in some of history's most significant milestones. Today, our impact continues. Prysmian products help power world class venues like Paycor Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Lambeau Field. We're contributing to the infrastructure supporting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, helping ensure communities, businesses, and industries stay connected to what matters most.

As an MRO Commodity Manager, you will manage sourcing activities, MRO service providers, and build strategic relationships throughout the company.

What You’ll Bring

• You have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management or a related field.
• You bring 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, project management, engineering procurement, or CAPEX procurement.
• You are proficient with ERP systems (SAP).
• You can travel approximately 50% of the time.

What You’ll Do

• Develop MRO category strategies, lead strategic supplier relationships, and negotiate pricing agreement and rebates.
• Develop and execute MRO sourcing strategies: You will reduce costs, drive standardization, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support regional and global procurement initiatives.
• Lead supplier management efforts: You’ll conduct performance reviews, track KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and resolve supply, quality, and commercial issues.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements: You will negotiate pricing, service levels, inventory programs, payment terms, warranties, and other key business terms while ensuring policy compliance.
• Optimize MRO inventory and operational performance: You’ll partner with plant teams to improve spare parts strategies, reduce obsolete inventory, and enhance working capital.
• Serve as the primary procurement partner for MRO activities: You will manage over $150M in annual spend, support critical purchase orders, deliver savings targets, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across manufacturing operations.

Total Rewards Designed for You

• Competitive salary that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions
• Performance-based incentives that reward your results and impact (where applicable)
• Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options to fit your needs
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a competitive company match to help you invest in your future
• Paid maternity and bonding leave, plus adoption assistance to support you and your growing family
• Generous paid time off and company holidays so you can rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness programs and supplemental insurance options to support your overall health and well-being

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.