Procurement Category Manager MRO

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldâYOUâput our drinks on every table

Summary Description:

The Category Manager MRO & Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) industrial services utilities facilities and selected indirect spend categories across Refrescos North American manufacturing network. This role partners closely with Operations Engineering Maintenance to improve plant performance reduce downtime optimize inventory and deliver sustainable cost savings. The successful candidate will lead supplier negotiations strategic sourcing initiatives national agreements and category management programs that directly support manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

• MRO Category Management

  • Develop sourcing strategies for MRO categories including industrial supplies bearings motors power transmission electrical components automation pneumatics hydraulics conveyors components OEM spare parts and maintenance services
  • Lead supplier consolidation and national account programs
  • Partner with Maintenance and continuous improvement teams to optimize storeroom inventory and spare parts management
  • Support plant reliability initiatives by improving supplier performance and reducing lead times.
  • Develop and implement Vendor Managed inventory (VMI) and inventory optimization programs
  • Identify opportunities to reduce emergency purchases and improve planned maintenance sourcing

  Categories Managed

  • Industrial Supplies
  • Bearings & Power Transmission
  • Motors & Drives
  • Electrical Components
  • Automation & Controls
  • Conveyors Components
  • Maintenance services

  Supplier Management

  • Identify evaluate and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape.
  • Lead contract negotiations RFx processes and supplier evaluations.
  • Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance performance and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards.

  Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with internal stakeholders (HR Operations Engineers Legal etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements.
  • Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights contract risk and sourcing best practices.

  Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes automate workflows and increase efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies approval workflows and governance procedures.

  Risk & Compliance

  • Evaluate and mitigate supplier risks including financial operational compliance and ESG considerations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation contracts and procurement records.
  • Support audits contract renewals and supplier compliance initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or related field.
• 5 years of experience in sourcing MRO Categories within manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting maintenance and reliability organizations.
• Experience negotiating agreements with industrial distributors and OEM suppliers.
• Experience working in food beverage consumer products packaging chemical pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g. Coupa SAP Ariba Oracle) and MS Office/Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Project management and prioritization
• Analytical problem-solving
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• Results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering or other related technical field
  • 5 years of experience in sourcing MRO procurement or Indirect sourcing
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands Continuously sitting for prolonged periods as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment Work and environment fasted paced requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Based in Tampa with up to 20% travel at times.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously empowering individuals and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means youll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team to deliver results whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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