Strategic Sourcing Specialist - MRO

Designation : Manager - Procurement

Location : Chennai (Hybrid)

Experience : 10-14 years

Department : Procurement

Role Type : Individual Contributor

Reports To : Associate Director - Procurement

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled MRO Specialist with deep expertise in factory-level Maintenance, Repair, and Operations procurement and corporate exposure. The ideal candidate will deliver end-to-end MRO procurement solutions, optimize inventory levels through detailed study of product usage and quality, and drive strategic sourcing by leveraging vendor intelligence. This role requires strong collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure cost-effective and quality supply solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SOPs and procurement policies for MRO within a sustainable framework
• Lead the creation, negotiation, and execution of Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) with vendors
• Ensure governance, compliance, and control mechanisms in all MRO procurement activities
• Drive master data improvement in ERP through enhanced material taxonomy and categorization, supporting procurement tool setup
• Lead change management initiatives to strengthen procurement and inventory controls
• Promote adoption and effective utilization of procurement platforms and digital tools
• Conduct detailed analysis of MRO product life cycles, usage patterns, and quality standards
• Establish procurement benchmarks and vendor evaluation criteria to ensure continuous supply stability
• Design cost control strategies to maintain optimal inventory and reduce excess spend
• Provide training and consultancy on best practices in MRO procurement
• Use technology solutions for spend analytics and supplier performance monitoring
• Mitigate supply risks through thorough vendor financial and operational intelligence

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