WestRock Company
Category Manager - MRO Parts & Facilities Services
WestRock Company, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Category Manager - MRO Parts & Facilities Services
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber‑based packaging forward.
The Opportunity As a Category Manager for MRO Parts and Facilities Services, you will oversee an annual category spend of $150–200 million at operations across North America. You will be instrumental in optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring the seamless supply of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts and facilities services. Your primary objectives include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability for the company’s operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand stakeholder needs, analyze market trends, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Create and manage the strategic procurement and sourcing process for categories in MRO Parts and Facilities Services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and understand operational needs.
Gather, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights and recommendations that drive decision‑making.
Understand market trends, supplier base, and supplier economics for categories.
Develop and execute category strategies and plans leveraging market and spend data.
Clearly articulate the value of the category strategy and how it aligns to the organization’s objectives.
Perform assessments of suppliers and vendors to identify risks and implications.
Lead the strategic sourcing process, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, selection, and implementation.
Negotiate final agreements consistent with achieved results, ensuring they meet company objectives and standards.
Drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality and reliability.
Measure and track results and outcomes using data from multiple systems.
Monitor field compliance to strategy and ensure total cost of ownership reductions are realized.
Forecast budgetary impact and track actual savings.
Work with stakeholders to incorporate savings into annual operating plans.
Implement inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce lead times.
Continuously improve procurement processes and drive productivity gains.
Meet with suppliers to conduct regular business reviews and stay updated on business and upcoming changes.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to handle supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of category management strategies and initiatives.
What You Need To Succeed
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with project objectives.
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.
Experience working with consultants to support sourcing activities.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel as needed (domestic and international).
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Preferred: Certifications in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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The Opportunity As a Category Manager for MRO Parts and Facilities Services, you will oversee an annual category spend of $150–200 million at operations across North America. You will be instrumental in optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring the seamless supply of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts and facilities services. Your primary objectives include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability for the company’s operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand stakeholder needs, analyze market trends, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Create and manage the strategic procurement and sourcing process for categories in MRO Parts and Facilities Services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and understand operational needs.
Gather, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights and recommendations that drive decision‑making.
Understand market trends, supplier base, and supplier economics for categories.
Develop and execute category strategies and plans leveraging market and spend data.
Clearly articulate the value of the category strategy and how it aligns to the organization’s objectives.
Perform assessments of suppliers and vendors to identify risks and implications.
Lead the strategic sourcing process, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, selection, and implementation.
Negotiate final agreements consistent with achieved results, ensuring they meet company objectives and standards.
Drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality and reliability.
Measure and track results and outcomes using data from multiple systems.
Monitor field compliance to strategy and ensure total cost of ownership reductions are realized.
Forecast budgetary impact and track actual savings.
Work with stakeholders to incorporate savings into annual operating plans.
Implement inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce lead times.
Continuously improve procurement processes and drive productivity gains.
Meet with suppliers to conduct regular business reviews and stay updated on business and upcoming changes.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to handle supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of category management strategies and initiatives.
What You Need To Succeed
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with project objectives.
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.
Experience working with consultants to support sourcing activities.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel as needed (domestic and international).
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Preferred: Certifications in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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