Sr Procurement Manager – Category Leader MRO & Industrial Gases
On-sitePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States or Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Drive global category strategies for MRO and industrial gases across North America, influencing approximately $80M in spend. Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develop multi-year strategies, and manage supplier relationships focused on savings, rationalization, and risk management. Analyze market intelligence to refine category plans, qualify key suppliers, and migrate spend from incumbent providers. Conduct supplier performance reviews to establish continuous improvement goals and drive negotiations for global agreements aligned with business priorities. Support divisional teams in advancing supply continuity, quality, and operational performance while mentoring colleagues on category strategy processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field
- Minimum of 10 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies
- strong category/business engagement experience
- MRO experience
- Experience working in highly regulated industries
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
- Demonstrated consultative, collaborative and influencing style in performing sourcing activities
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Experience in life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceutical industries
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