Strategic Sourcing Lead: MRO & Ops Services

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for an Essex County, NJ location to lead strategic sourcing and category management across key spend areas, including MRO materials and equipment-related services. The role will centralize procurement activities currently managed across field operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Category Management and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills within a large, complex organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or related commercial role.
• Experience managing MRO materials and services, operational services, or similar categories.
• Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Finance, and other business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience within a large, complex, or global organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across MRO, operational services, and related categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and business requirements.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify savings and improve overall value.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, leverage spend, standardize requirements, and improve total cost of ownership.
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive performance, service, cost improvements, and continuity.
• Support the continued development of procurement processes, strategies, and best practices.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Procurement / Supply Chain

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for an Essex County, NJ location to lead strategic sourcing and category management across key spend areas, including MRO materials and equipment-related services. The role will centralize procurement activities currently managed across field operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Category Management and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills within a large, complex organization.