Global Category Manager – Indirect Procurement, MRO

CDM Smith

Global Category Manager at Arxada leading indirect procurement for MRO Maintenance, Repair, Operations. Championing supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives while optimizing procurement processes.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing strategies
competitively bid requirements
select suppliers
negotiate
contract
onboard
manage suppliers
Utilize the full set of advanced procurement levers such as demand management
spec rationalization to identify cost savings opportunities
Analyze and interpret business requirements
associated spend information
future procurement demand plans
Develop and maintain market understanding and working knowledge of supply economics
processes and cost drivers for the relevant product portfolio
Ensure objectives
actions and priorities are aligned both within Procurement and the Arxada business
Collaborate with top business leaders at Arxada and colleagues at all levels
Drive proactive Procurement communications
Support decision making
Jointly develop and implement strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (Business or Finance) or equivalent experience
Master’s degree (MBA) or an equivalent level of experience (preferred_ for Indirect Procurement)
Experience supporting manufacturing sites (i.e. chemical plants, Oil & Gas, etc.) from a procurement perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingsupplier selectionnegotiationcontract managementdemand managementcost savings analysismarket analysisprocurement strategyspend analysissupply chain management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationdecision makingstrategic thinkingstakeholder managementproactive engagementalignmentleadershiporganizational skillsproblem solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (MBA)