Procurement Manager – MRO & CAPEX

Jobot; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Excellent PTO

Medical, dental, vision, wellness

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Procurement Manager of MRO to lead procurement for maintenance, repair, and operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings across MRO and CAPEX categories while aligning with capital project needs.

This role offers executive visibility, a strong bonus, and long-term growth within a leading industrial organization, with a broad benefits package and a focus on safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience managing MRO category ownership.
• Experience supporting capital projects in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and strategies, with a focus on cost savings and value for money.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in contract negotiation and commercial management.
• Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to procurement in the manufacturing industrial industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for MRO and CAPEX categories, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business needs and achieve cost savings.
• Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to ensure best value for the company.
• Support sourcing and commercial activities for strategic capital projects, coordinating with project teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Maintain and repair services, mechanical spare parts, electrical spare parts, and components.
• Regularly review and analyze procurement processes and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Cost savings

Education

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

Tools

SAP or similar procurement systems

Job description

Job details

Own a high-impact MRO category strategy - executive visibility, strong bonus + long-term growth with a industry leader!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sierra Johnson

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

Our organization is a major player in the industrial manufacturing and materials sector, operating multiple production facilities and distribution centers across the U.S. We take pride in our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainable operations. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, we continue to invest in people, technology, and process excellence to drive long-term growth and performance.

Why join us

• Strong growth trajectory with clear pathways into senior leadership, broader category ownership, or global procurement roles
• Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus tied to measurable savings and business impact
• Excellent PTO and work-life balance, with a culture that respects time off and sustainability in a fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match to support long-term financial growth
• Join a company that prioritizes innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in a stable, essential industry

Job Details

As a Permanent Procurement Manager of MRO, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will require a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the procurement process and the ability to manage multiple categories, including Maintenance, Repair, and Operations and Capital Expenditure. You will be expected to lead sourcing activities to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services. You will also manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and support sourcing and commercial activities for strategic capital projects.

Responsibilities

1. Manage procurement process for the MRO and CAPEX categories, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
2. Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business needs and achieve cost savings.
3. Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
4. Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to ensure best value for the company.
5. Support sourcing and commercial activities for strategic capital projects, coordinating with project teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.
6. Maintain and repair services, mechanical spare parts, electrical spare parts, and components.
7. Regularly review and analyze procurement processes and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
8. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
2. 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in the construction industry.
3. Experience managing MRO category ownership.
4. Experience supporting capital projects in industrial or manufacturing environments.
5. Strong knowledge of procurement processes and strategies, with a focus on cost savings and value for money.
6. Excellent negotiation skills and experience in contract negotiation and commercial management.
7. Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems preferred.
8. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail.
11. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to procurement in the manufacturing industrial industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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