MRO Category Lead

Job Title: MRO Category Lead (Global Sourcing)

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8-10 years

Department: Procurement

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Reports To: Manager – MRO Practice

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic MRO Category Lead to own and execute the end-to-end category management framework for global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spend. The ideal candidate will transition MRO procurement from a localized cross-dock function into a centralized, value-driven global operation by leading total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions, detailed spend analytics, and demand aggregation. This role requires extensive experience navigating Western manufacturing markets, with a proven track record of managing strategic sourcing, cross-border compliance, and contract negotiations directly with market-leading suppliers across Europe, the UK, and the US.