Strategic MRO & Facilities Procurement Manager

Smurfit Westrock plc; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global company with growth potential

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in North America is seeking a Category Manager for MRO Parts and Facilities Services to oversee a multi-hundred-million-dollar spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category plans to optimize procurement and ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and driving cost savings while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of procurement or supply chain management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage strategic procurement and sourcing processes for MRO and facilities services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and operational needs.
• Gather, cleanse and analyze data to generate insights for decision-making.
• Develop and execute category strategies leveraging market data and supplier information.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, supplier selection and contract implementation.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in North America is seeking a Category Manager for MRO Parts and Facilities Services to oversee a multi-hundred-million-dollar spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and category plans to optimize procurement and ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and driving cost savings while maintaining quality.