As the **CAPEX and MRO Sourcing Manager,** you will be directly responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand the requirements of our capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and budgeting and establishing relationships with key external partners to bring solutions to the team. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will handle the working relationships with our facilities to understand, execute, and source the right machinery from vetted suppliers, establish and maintain RFI's and RFP's for strategic initiatives, and help to execute legal contracts accordingly. Additionally, you will be tasked with establishing and optimizing our Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) function. This role is critical to our core functional area of operational excellence. **Responsibilities:** - Seek, qualify, and establish working relationships with capital equipment & MRO suppliers. - Establish relationships with key strategic & transactional supply partners. - Work cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and facility leads to translate functional needs into sourcing objectives. - Execute Strategic Sourcing Events (RFPs, RFQs & RFIs) for equipment & MRO. - Develop & execute to MRO cost savings targets. - Establish and maintain redundancy plans and risk mitigation strategies. - Negotiate favorable contract agreements for CapEx and MRO materials & services. - Own CapEx & MRO supplier relationship management. - Monitor supplier performance and engage key stakeholders for input. - Develop KPI metrics, regular reporting & communications for MRO contract adherence - Communicate with Senior Leadership team members **Experience & Skills :** - 8+ years of Strategic Sourcing work experience, supporting operations/manufacturing/ fulfillment functions. - In depth experience with executing Sourcing Events in the CapEx & MRO categories - At least two years of experience in a people leadership role. - Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of leadership & the ability to influence and drive internal & external decisions - Understanding of operational flows within a facility. - Expert knowledge of the MRO related categories and taxonomy. Must possess quantitative skills to analyze complex price quotes from vendors and evaluate them against business requirements. - Working knowledge of sourcing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies - Experience with MRO Spend management - Comfortable working in a fluid environment, managing fluctuating priorities - Excellent negotiation skills and contract optimization skills - BS/BA degree or equivalent years of Strategic Sourcing experience - Experience in pharmaceutical environments is a plus, but not required. - Up to 35% travel We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.