MRO & Procurement Manager

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

• Location 9700 Commerce Parkway,Lenexa, KS, 66219,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Overview

The Sourcing Manager - MRO/Capex is a critical strategic and operational leader responsible for all maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and indirect spend management across the company's US and international production facilities. Reporting directly to the VP/Director of Operations, this role will build and manage a world-class procurement function that drives cost savings, supply continuity, and vendor performance in support of our manufacturing operations.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear - tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories - for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.

We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

• 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.

Capital Equipment Procurement

• 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.

Indirect Spend Management

• 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.

International & Multi-Site Coordination

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in an MRO, manufacturing, or industrial procurement role.
• 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.

Preferred

• Experience in garment manufacturing, decoration, textile, or consumer goods industries.
• Experience with import/export compliance and international procurement logistics.
• Spanish or other language fluency is a plus for international site collaboration.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.