MRO & Procurement Manager

Brief Description

The MRO & Procurement Manager is a critical strategic and operational leader responsible for all maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and indirect spend management across the company's US and international production facilities. Reporting directly to the VP/Director of Operations, this role will build and manage a world-class procurement function that drives cost savings, supply continuity, and vendor performance in support of our manufacturing operations.

The MRO & Procurement Manager is a critical strategic and operational leader responsible for all maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and indirect spend management across the company's US and international production facilities. Reporting directly to the VP/Director of Operations, this role will build and manage a world-class procurement function that drives cost savings, supply continuity, and vendor performance in support of our manufacturing operations.

Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Champion Teamwear, Gear for Sports, and Knights Apparel, each as an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from T-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive MRO procurement strategy supporting automated printing equipment, embroidery machines, and facility infrastructure across all sites.
• Build and manage a preferred vendor program; negotiate master supply agreements, pricing, and SLAs with MRO distributors and OEM parts suppliers.
• Establish min/max inventory levels and safety stock protocols for critical spare parts to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to standardize parts specifications and reduce SKU proliferation.
• Track vendor KPIs including fill rates, lead times, pricing accuracy, and quality; conduct quarterly business reviews.

• Lead end-to-end procurement for capital equipment investments including embroidery machines, DTG/DTF printing systems, heat presses, finishing equipment, and material handling systems.
• Manage competitive RFP/RFQ processes, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and vendor negotiations for major equipment purchases.

• Own procurement strategy for indirect categories including facilities management, janitorial/MRO supplies, office supplies, utilities contracts, packaging materials, and professional services.
• Implement or optimize a Purchase Order (PO) system and approval workflows; enforce procurement policy compliance across facilities.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings targets (5–10% YoY) across indirect categories.

• Manage sourcing and vendor relationships for screen printing inks, DTG/DTF inks, embroidery threads, stabilizers, and related production consumables.
• Negotiate volume pricing agreements and rebate structures with key consumable suppliers.
• Monitor market pricing trends (raw materials, dye costs) and proactively manage supply risk.

• Coordinate procurement activities across multiple US production facilities and international operations; ensure global consistency in procurement standards and reporting.
• Navigate import/export regulations, customs requirements, and cross-border logistics for international equipment and consumable purchases.
• Identify and develop regional supply sources internationally to reduce costs and lead times at international facilities.

• Lead or support implementation and optimization of procurement/ERP modules (SAP, Net Suite, Oracle, Coupa).
• Develop procurement dashboards and monthly spend analytics to provide visibility to Operations and Finance leadership.
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