MRO Sourcing Lead Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200 Function: Sourcing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 62734 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The MRO Sourcing Lead is an individual contributor in the Global Indirect Sourcing organization and is responsible for developing, communicating and executing value generating sourcing strategies across the company for specified MRO categories. The MRO Sourcing Lead will develop and execute category strategies for the sourcing organization and support business manufacturing objectives. They will lead the sourcing process for their assigned categories, cultivate supplier relationships and partner with key stakeholders across the enterprise. The successful candidate will understand OC's manufacturing environment, embrace TPM methodology and effectively connect the MRO category strategies to the business strategy inspiring new thinking, reducing total cost, and supporting the development of a "best-in-class" Global Indirect Sourcing organization. Reports to: Global Category Leader - MRO Span of Control: 0 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Trusted Business Partner Develop and execute assigned MRO category strategies, which are consistent with OC's business strategies and financial goals, encompass competitive & market intelligence and, when necessary, challenge established norms to unlock value and efficiencies for OC. Demonstrate a value creation mindset, driving results through productivity, price & working capital, effectively connecting results attainment to business impact through operational metrics (TPM) and financial results. Leverage TPM methodology and tools (cost deployment, spare parts criticality analysis, FI projects, etc) Collaborate across the enterprise to build strong connections, enrolling and aligning key internal stakeholders on the category strategy and specific value creation opportunities with clear communication on expectations to achieve results. Supplier Relationship Management Manage performance of key MRO suppliers, establishing appropriate quality, service & price metrics, leading recurring business reviews and resolving performance issues as needed. Develop strong business relationships with all levels of key supplier base with focus on senior levels appropriately, cultivating value creation through joint ideation. Understand, measure and mitigate risk across the MRO supply base using an "outside in" perspective and regular calibration of supply / market risk, supplier health risk and OC's position within the supplier's customer portfolio. Ensure supplier operations are consistent with the global supplier code of conduct and OC values Partner with suppliers to help meet OC's sustainability and incuslion and diversity goals Strategic Sourcing Expertise Build expertise in the assigned MRO categories, acquiring the appropriate technical knowledge and business acumen through curiosity, leveraging network connections and self-directed learning. Apply data analytics to inform category strategy, measure category maturity progress, identify opportunities and provide insight to business and Global Sourcing leadership. Possess a deep understanding OC's sourcing process, effectively leading sourcing activities for assigned MRO categories while maintaining compliance with systems, process and controls policies & standards. Employ competitive procurement methodology using formal request for quotation (RFQ) processes in order to best meet stakeholder requirements. Lead the negotiation and manage