Senior Direct Spend Category Manager – Maintenance Parts

MV Transportation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Direct, in Dallas, TX to lead strategic sourcing for direct maintenance spend such as Powertrain, Outside Services, Filtration, and other parts. You will drive cost reductions, consolidate suppliers and SKUs, and ensure supplier performance aligns with quality and service levels.

You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate effectively, and collaborate with the CPO and operations to streamline sourcing across the organization, while

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of direct sourcing experience.
• Proven track record driving strategic change.
• Strong communications skills and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for direct spend categories in Maintenance.
• Develop ideas to optimize total cost of ownership year-over-year.
• Streamline sourcing processes with CPO and operations.
• Track forecasted versus actual savings and report budget impact.
• Develop commodity strategies and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure contract compliance with business units.
• Lead negotiations to meet defined goals and objectives.
• Stay current on market trends and new technologies.
• Uphold integrity and ethics per company policies.
• Lead cross-functional negotiating teams and collaborate across geographies.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collab

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Communication skills

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Direct, in Dallas, TX to lead strategic sourcing for direct maintenance spend such as Powertrain, Outside Services, Filtration, and other parts. You will drive cost reductions, consolidate suppliers and SKUs, and ensure supplier performance aligns with quality and service levels.

You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate effectively, and collaborate with the CPO and operations to streamline sourcing across the organization, while