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Orion Steel · 1 week ago

Category Manager - MRO

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Orion Steel Group LLC is a collaborative company focused on growth and success. The Category Manager for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, driving supplier performance, and optimizing costs across various MRO categories to ensure continuity of critical services and deliver bottom-line impact.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and implementation of multi-year category strategies that align with business goals and target improvements in cost, quality, and service

Own the MRO category portfolio, ensuring a competitive and resilient supply base that meets operational and commercial goals

Coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to drive alignment, adoption, and measurable operational impact

Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, RFP development, negotiations, and contracting

Drive value through total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation

Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to support contract development, internal approvals, and compliance tracking

Lead cross-functional teams involving Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to define KPIs and track supplier performance, ensuring procurement delivers measurable value beyond cost savings

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment, ensure continuous feedback, and support long-term category planning and execution

Drive stakeholder engagement throughout sourcing and implementation phases to ensure smooth adoption of contracts, compliance with negotiated terms, and realization of intended value

Build and manage supplier relationships through performance scorecards and structured business reviews

Leverage spend data, cost models, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, validate sourcing decisions, and track category performance

Partner with analytics and IT teams to build Power BI dashboards and reporting tools

Monitor and report on KPIs, including cost savings, supplier scorecards, and service level metrics

Monitor global and regional market trends, capacity shifts, input costs, and geopolitical risks that impact MRO categories

Performs other duties as they might be assigned

Qualification

Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsSupplier Performance ManagementCPSM CertificationTCO ModelingCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder EngagementContract DevelopmentMRO Category ManagementMarket Intelligence