Global Buyer I – MRO Supplies and Services
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Iron, Steel, Casting Foundries
Reading, PA - USA
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you drive strategic sourcing for MRO supplies and outside services across multiple sites, ensuring cost-effective, reliable material availability. You will partner with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, and EHS to optimize spend, supplier performance, and risk, while improving procurement processes. The position focuses on cost optimization, supply continuity, and value realization in a multi-site industrial setting. A key hook is enabling uptime and reliability through smart category strategies and supplier partnerships.
Compensation / Benefits
- competitive salary
- life insurance
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401k with company contributions
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and category management for MRO supplies and services (spare parts, consumables, tools, PPE, repair services, calibration, maintenance contractors)
- Develop and execute MRO category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, service levels, and supply continuity
- Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class service, cost, and performance
- Standardize specifications, rationalize SKUs and suppliers, implement preferred supplier programs across sites
- Drive competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and commercial term optimization aligned with business objectives
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct reviews and audits, and manage issue resolution
- Track market trends, supplier risk, and availability of critical MRO categories to mitigate disruptions
- Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements through sourcing strategies and demand management
- Partner with Finance and Operations on budget planning, spend forecasting, and cost control initiatives
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Reliability, and Stores teams to optimize MRO inventory strategies, critical spares, and VMI/consignment programs
- Support asset reliability, uptime, safety, and maintenance productivity initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, digital enablement, and Req-to-PO cycle efficiency
- Support audits, supplier qualifications, and special projects as assigned
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement with focus on MRO in industrial/manufacturing environments
- Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred
- Strong knowledge of MRO procurement and total cost of ownership concepts
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives
- Experience managing MRO inventory strategies, critical spares, and working capital optimization
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Ability to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve procurement efficiency and insights
Description
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