Director – Strategic Sourcing (MRO)

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in the United States is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing (MRO) to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies across a $500 million MRO spend portfolio, driving cost transformation, supplier performance, supply continuity, and total cost of ownership improvements for manufacturing and maintenance operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, EHS, Legal, and Plant Leadership to optimize spare parts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience in large, complex portfolios.
• Extensive experience sourcing MRO materials and maintenance services, and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead multi-year sourcing strategies for MRO materials, spare parts, and services.
• Drive large-scale sourcing programs with cost savings and value creation targets.
• Build and manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, risk and continuity.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with company policies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing leadership

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement analytics

Digital transformation in procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

Director, Strategic Sourcing (MRO) – Lead enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies across a $500million MRO spend portfolio. Drive cost transformation, supplier performance, supply continuity, operational reliability, and TCO improvements for manufacturing and maintenance operations. Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, EHS, Legal, and Plant Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Management & Sourcing Leadership: Develop and execute multi‑year sourcing strategies for MRO materials, spare parts, OEM and aftermarket components, maintenance consumables, facility services, and maintenance engineering services. Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, e‑auctions, negotiations, and supplier selection processes. Identify opportunities to standardize specifications, consolidate spend, optimize supplier networks, and reduce TCO.
• Value Creation & Cost Optimization: Lead large‑scale sourcing programs including multi‑year strategic agreements, global supplier selection initiatives, dual‑sourcing and risk mitigation strategies, integrated service contracts, and performance‑based agreements. Drive measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through demand management, specification optimization, supplier consolidation, inventory optimization, VMI, consignment programs, and initiatives that improve working capital, productivity, and procurement ROI.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage strategic relationships with distributors, OEMs, service providers, contractors, and engineering partners. Establish supplier performance scorecards focused on cost, quality, service, delivery, innovation, lead time, and risk management. Lead supplier reviews, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives; evaluate supplier capabilities, financial health, geographic coverage, and business continuity preparedness.
• Financial Performance & Governance: Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets. Partner with Finance to validate, track, and report realized savings and procurement impact. Develop sourcing levers and commercial strategies that maximize long‑term value. Ensure contract compliance, procurement governance, and adherence to company sourcing policies.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to support reliability and uptime objectives. Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to optimize spare parts strategies and maintenance service models. Work with Supply Chain to improve inventory performance and working capital efficiency. Partner with EHS and Legal to ensure contractor compliance and risk management.
• Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation: Drive sourcing process improvements and procurement best practices across sites. Leverage ERP, procurement, and analytics platforms to improve spend visibility and sourcing effectiveness. Champion digital procurement initiatives, supplier performance management tools, and automation opportunities. Promote preferred supplier programs and category management excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience, including managing large and complex sourcing portfolios (preferably >$200million annual spend).
• Extensive experience sourcing MRO materials and consumables, maintenance engineering services, industrial service contracts, capital equipment support, and spare parts.
• Proven success leading complex negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Strong financial, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, metals, aerospace, energy, chemical, or heavy industry environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Professional certifications: CPSM, CPM, CSCP.
• Experience with SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or other large‑scale procurement and ERP platforms.
• Experience leading global sourcing initiatives and supplier transformation programs.
• Knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM), asset management practices, and maintenance operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401(k) with company contributions, and additional employee options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation maintains a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The company employs affirmative action for all protected classes and encourages qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. The company is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to make all employment decisions based on business needs, job performance, and qualifications.