Position Summary
The MRO Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing, procurement, and management of all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies and services required to support large-scale construction, renovation, and facility management projects. This includes building materials, equipment, tools, safety supplies, and service contracts. The role ensures timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance with construction codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction and facility renovation projects, including building materials, heavy equipment, tools, spare parts, utilities, and services.
• Identify, qualify, and manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with project specifications.
• Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and pricing with construction suppliers and service providers.
• Build long-term relationships with general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and critical suppliers.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of MRO materials and services for construction schedules and facility build-outs.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to forecast material needs, review construction schedules, and align procurement timelines.
• Evaluate supplier lead times and capacity to meet aggressive construction deadlines.
• Establish stocking and logistics plans for critical spare parts, consumables, and emergency needs during renovation phases.
• Implement cost-control strategies to optimize spend on construction-related MRO categories.
• Monitor budgets, track variances, and report savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Partner with EHS and Legal teams to review vendor safety certifications, insurance, and risk management requirements.
• Standardize procurement processes for construction and facilities projects, including requisition-to-pay workflows.
• Support ERP/MRP and construction management software integration for procurement functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in MRO sourcing practices, including leveraging bulk buying and consortium agreements for construction supplies.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Project Management teams to align procurement strategies with renovation timelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff supporting construction and facilities operations.
• Provide regular project procurement updates to senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in construction, facilities, or large-scale renovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, MRO supplies, facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and contractor services.
• Proven negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience with construction schedules and ability to identify excessive float/buffers and propose accelerated solutions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and construction management tools (Procore, Primavera, MS Project).
• Certification (CPSM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.

• Deep understanding of construction procurement and facility operations.
• Ability to analyze project schedules and align procurement accordingly.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to operate in fast-paced construction environments.
• Strategic thinker with strong cost-control and problem-solving capabilities.