MRO & Capital Equipment Sourcing Leader

T E C Industrial Inc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear, based in Lenexa, KS, seeks a Sourcing Manager to lead MRO/Capex procurement and indirect spend. You will drive cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and manage vendor performance across US and international facilities.

Responsibilities include building a world-class procurement function, negotiating agreements, and implementing ERP-enabled processes. This role directly supports manufacturing operations and global sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in MRO, manufacturing, or industrial procurement.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment procurement and multi-category indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience managing procurement across multiple facilities, including at least one international site.
• Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles, spare parts management, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs.
• Excellent analytical skills; comfortable building TCO models, spend analyses, and supplier scorecards in Excel or BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive MRO procurement strategy supporting automated printing equipment, embroidery machines, and facility infrastructure across all sites.
• Build and manage a preferred vendor program; negotiate master supply agreements, pricing, and SLAs with MRO distributors and OEM parts suppliers.
• Establish min/max inventory levels and safety stock protocols for critical spare parts to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to standardize parts specifications and reduce SKU proliferation.
• Track vendor KPIs including fill rates, lead times, pricing accuracy, and quality; conduct quarterly business reviews.
• Lead end-to-end procurement for capital equipment investments including embroidery machines, DTG/DTF printing systems, heat presses, finishing equipment, and material handling systems.
• Manage competitive RFP/RFQ processes, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and vendor negotiations for major equipment purchases.
• Own procurement strategy for indirect categories including facilities management, janitorial/MRO supplies, office supplies, utilities contracts, packaging materials, and professional services.
• Implement or optimize a Purchase Order (PO) system and approval workflows; enforce procurement policy compliance across facilities.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings targets (5-10% YoY) across indirect categories.
• Manage sourcing and vendor relationships for screen printing inks, DTG/DTF inks, embroidery threads, stabilizers, and related production consumables.
• Negotiate volume pricing agreements and rebate structures with key consumable suppliers.
• Monitor market pricing trends (raw materials, dye costs) and proactively manage supply risk.
• Coordinate procurement activities across multiple US production facilities and international operations; ensure global consistency in procurement standards and reporting.
• Navigate import/export regulations, customs requirements, and cross-border logistics for international equipment and consumable purchases.
• Identify and develop regional supply sources internationally to reduce costs and lead times at international facilities.
• Lead or support implementation and optimization of procurement/ERP modules (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Coupa).
• Develop procurement dashboards and monthly spend analytics to provide visibility to Operations and Finance leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, including supplier diversity programs and sustainability sourcing goals.
• Maintain vendor master data and contract repository; ensure all key agreements are documented and renewed proactively.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Vendor management

ERP systems

Excel / BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

Unrivaled Teamwear, based in Lenexa, KS, seeks a Sourcing Manager to lead MRO/Capex procurement and indirect spend. You will drive cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and manage vendor performance across US and international facilities.

Responsibilities include building a world-class procurement function, negotiating agreements, and implementing ERP-enabled processes. This role directly supports manufacturing operations and global sourcing initiatives.