Strategic Indirect Procurement & MRO Category Manager

ADP, Inc.; Dunnville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Dunnville, KY is seeking a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement & MRO to lead strategic sourcing across indirect spends, including MRO, with a focus on cost savings, supplier consolidation, and inventory optimization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation and analytics, and experience with VMI, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards). Reports to the VP of Procurement; hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing indirect procurement and MRO categories.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience implementing and managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spend analysis tools.
• Experience with contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect and MRO categories.
• Establish category strategies aligned with cost, quality, service and operations.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive supplier consolidation and inventory optimization.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Finance to implement VMI programs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Dunnville, KY is seeking a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement & MRO to lead strategic sourcing across indirect spends, including MRO, with a focus on cost savings, supplier consolidation, and inventory optimization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation and analytics, and experience with VMI, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards). Reports to the VP of Procurement; hybrid work arrangement.