North America Category Manager- Mro & Capex

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

New Century, KS, US
Hybrid
8-12 years procurement experience
Mro procurement expertise
Capex procurement knowledge
Develop and own the North America category strategy for Operating Expenditures (OPEX) including Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)

Job Summary

  • Develop and own the North America category strategy for Operating Expenditures (OPEX) including Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX).
  • Lead sourcing events, competitive bids, and complex negotiations for equipment, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contracted services, and engineering partners to deliver year-over-year cost savings.
  • Oversee Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) partners to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective CAPEX project execution while collaborating with Operations and Engineering teams.

Matching Summary

Develop and own the North America category strategy for Operating Expenditures (OPEX) including Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX).

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years procurement experience
  • MRO procurement expertise
  • CAPEX procurement knowledge
  • EPC/EPCM model experience
  • Facility services procurement background
  • Strategic category strategy development
  • Complex negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Operational reliability improvement experience
  • Cross-functional optimization leadership
  • Contract strategy with SLAs and warranties
  • Proactive continuous-improvement mindset
  • Resourceful problem-solving approach

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing
  • Proven expertise in MRO procurement and OEM management
  • Strong experience in CAPEX procurement including utilities and commissioning
  • Background in facility services procurement strongly considered
  • Ability to interpret asset management concepts and reliability principles

Work Rights

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