Strategic MRO Category Manager - Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Turtle-6; Clark (NJ); Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle, Clark NJ-based electrical distributor, is seeking a Category Manager to lead MRO category strategy nationwide. You will identify stakeholders, develop category requirements, and drive supplier qualification and contract negotiations.

The role emphasizes data-driven productivity, SRM, and continuous improvement across multiple sites. Qualified candidates bring at least five years in supply chain/MRO, strong negotiation and planning skills, and knowledge of MRP/JIT.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in related field/ops/supply chain/sourcing MRO.
• Knowledge of quality assurance philosophies, practices, and techniques.
• CPM (preferred).
• Strong negotiation and planning skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand vendor contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Access.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the Category Management and SRM strategies to manage all assigned spend groups.
• Supports site buying activities through sourcing agreements and commodity insight; manage bid and award processes.
• Establish and maintain a capable, value driven supply base; control costs through negotiations and forecasting.
• Technical background with familiarity of MRO materials; knowledge of MRP/JIT.
• Interact with management and client-facing sourcing managers; travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Negotiation skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor contracts

Education

CPM (preferred)

Tools

MRP/JIT systems

Job description

Turtle, Clark NJ-based electrical distributor, is seeking a Category Manager to lead MRO category strategy nationwide. You will identify stakeholders, develop category requirements, and drive supplier qualification and contract negotiations.

The role emphasizes data-driven productivity, SRM, and continuous improvement across multiple sites. Qualified candidates bring at least five years in supply chain/MRO, strong negotiation and planning skills, and knowledge of MRP/JIT.