Category Specialist - MRO & Automotive CapEx

Purpose: This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of procurement strategies, and for delivering a range of projects with both commercial and strategic impact. The focus will be on driving cost efficiencies and service improvements across the MRO and Automotive CapEx categories for all NSG Group businesses in North America. The position offers the opportunity to work in a truly global, cross functional environment. There are four key elements for this role: a) Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead procurement initiatives to deliver value for money and efficiency across the MRO category, while also commercially delivering high impact Automotive CapEx projects defined by the Group for North America b) Deliver Measurable Savings: Achieve defined procurement savings targets and performance objectives for the category c) Champion Sustainable Procurement: Serve as a champion for sustainable procurement within your supply base, actively promoting best-in-class practices across all MRO & Auto CapEx goods and services in North America d) Collaborate Globally: Collaborate closely with key NSG stakeholders in North America, MRO Category Specialists across Europe, and the Global Category Manager in the UK to identify and prioritize strategic improvement opportunities that drive tangible value for the North American business Essential Functions: Execute global and regional category strategies across North America for MRO and Automotive CapEx spend areas Act as the primary procurement point of contact for suppliers, and serve as a trusted advisor to local Buyers and Business Stakeholders within the MRO and Automotive CapEx categories Support the Procurement Manager (Automotive CapEx) and the Global Category Manager by leading procurement activities for a range of Automotive CapEx projects in NA region, from small scale initiatives to major investments, serving as the principal Buyer for equipment needs where appropriate Develop and manage a strong supplier network that consistently delivers value in quality, service, innovation, and cost Support a collaborative and supportive working culture with colleagues across local operations and Global Teams Engage in a wide range of procurement activities, from project/tender analysis to high value contract negotiations Drive value for money across MRO and Automotive CapEx categories for all NSG Group operations throughout North America Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles Other duties as assigned by manager Scope/Dimensions: The North America MRO category represents a €42M spend, accounting for 16% of the global MRO expenditure. This presents significant opportunities for driving category development and cost optimization. The role offers the chance to shape the strategy, take ownership, and drive meaningful improvements across the region. Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: Results: Passion for Excellence: The job holder will take personal ownership for delivering value for money within their area of responsibility. This includes proactively challenging the status quo to identify cost saving opportunities and drive service improvements Vision: Customer Focused: The role provides the opportunity to engage early with internal stakeholders across various NSG SBUs, with the goal of understanding priorities and driving initiatives that support mutual business success People: Engages and Inspires Others: As a subject matter expert, the job holder will collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business, building trust and encouraging strong working relationships to support shared goals and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required: Proven track record of delivering cost reductions across similar spend categories, ideally within a manufacturing environment Experience managing end to end procurement projects, from planning through to execution A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo, identify service and cost improvement opportunities, and generate ideas independently, with support from the Global Category Manager Strong negotiation skills and a result driven approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship building Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a dynamic environment Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally, as required, to ensure effective implementation of procurement strategies across the region Qualifications Desired: Extensive commercial and procurement expertise in MRO and CapEx, ideally gained within a large organization, with a strong ability to analyze, negotiate, and manage contracts at all levels Experience in change management and full cycle procurement project implementation

Salary : $83,000 - $114,000