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10 MRO procurement experts
These ten procurement leaders have run MRO procurement inside manufacturing companies, with titles that include head of MRO and tools purchasing and MRO purchasing manager. A reader can learn how MRO procurement leaders build and run their teams in operating companies.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anna Plonske
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Indirect Supply Management - Global MRO, Capital, & Manufacturing · Medtronic
Senior Director, Indirect Supply Management - Global MRO, Capital, & Manufacturing at Medtronic since 2025. At the same company, Director, Indirect Supply Management - Global MRO Capital Facilities (2021–2025) and Senior Manager, Indirect Supply Management - IVSH & MICD Ops Networks (2019–2021). Also Global Purchasing Six Sigma Black Belt at Cummins Inc. (2014–2016).
Christian Rieker
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Head of MRO & Tools - Indirect Purchasing · Schaeffler
Vice President Head of MRO & Tools - Indirect Purchasing at Schaeffler since 2024, where the profile lists MRO categories including Electrotechnics, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gases & Chemicals, Oils & Greases and Safety Equipment, alongside tools. At the same company, Director Head of Manufacturing Supply - NPM Purchasing (2022–2024) and Category Manager - Gases & Chemicals, Oils & Greases (2016–2020).
Dave Lannert
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Manager, MRO Purchasing · Rivian
Sr. Manager, MRO Purchasing at Rivian since 2024, after serving as Lead Purchasing Manager, MRO Indirect Materials at Rivian (2019–2024). Also Corporate Purchasing Manager - MRO Indirect Materials at North American Lighting, Inc. (2017–2019) and Materials Manager at Viscofan (2015–2016) and MasterBrand, Inc. (2013–2015).
Dusan Drobny, MBA, CSCMP
LinkedInExperience: Global MRO & IT Purchasing Manager · Woodbridge
Global MRO & IT Purchasing Manager at Woodbridge since 2015, where the profile says this person manages MRO and IT related expenditures on a global basis and works on annual cost savings for responsible purchases. Also Corporate Commodity Manager at Woodbridge (2010–2015) and Sr. Product Evaluation & Costing Technologist at Woodbridge Foam Corporation (2002–2009).
Lesley Shaw-Briggs
LinkedInExperience: Procurement Manager - MRO & Services · O-I
Procurement Manager - MRO & Services at O-I since 2022, after serving as Sr. Procurement Specialist - MRO Services at O-I Americas South (2020–2022). Also Global Commodity Buyer at Fram Filtration (2013–2020) and Facility MRO Administrator at Honeywell Technologies (2006–2011).
Lucas Johnson
LinkedInExperience: Head of MRO, Tools, IT US CA & Digital Solutions Americas - Indirect Purchasing · Schaeffler
Head of MRO, Tools, IT US CA & Digital Solutions Americas - Indirect Purchasing at Schaeffler since 2024. Before that, Global Manager - Indirect Purchasing at Vitesco Technologies (2020–2024), Integrations & Plant Purchasing Supervisor at Continental (2019–2020) and Advanced Procurement Specialist at Continental (2016–2019).
Matt Jackson
LinkedInExperience: Global Commodity Leader MRO · Cytiva
Global Commodity Leader MRO at Cytiva since 2025, where the profile says this person drives strategic sourcing initiatives for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) across Cytiva’s global operations, covering cost savings and supplier performance. Also Indirect Strategic Sourcing Leader at Cytiva (2020–2025) and Strategic Sourcing Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific (2017–2020).
Mohsin Raza
LinkedInExperience: Strategic Sourcing Manager MRO & CAPEX EMEIA · Ingersoll Rand
Strategic Sourcing Manager MRO & CAPEX EMEIA at Ingersoll Rand since 2026, where the profile says this person leads strategic sourcing and category management activities across EMEIA for MRO & CAPEX and develops multi-year category strategies. Also Procurement Manager at Ingersoll Rand (2024–2026), Strategic Buyer at Ingersoll Rand (2022–2023) and Component Buyer at Brose Group (2019–2022).
Stephen Hirzel
LinkedInExperience: Manager Strategic Sourcing, MRO - North America · Kohler Co.
Manager Strategic Sourcing, MRO - North America at Kohler Co. (2024–2026), after serving as Associate Category Leader - Strategic Sourcing, MRO - North America at Kohler Co. (2023–2024). Now Strategic Sourcing Manager at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. since 2026. The profile describes managing indirect and MRO spend across North American manufacturing operations.
Wout Buijtenhuijs
LinkedInExperience: Director Global Sourcing MRO · Stryker
Director Global Sourcing MRO at Stryker since 2026. Before that, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Europe & Africa at Fugro (2024–2026) and Head Of Purchasing NWE at Xella Group (2020–2023). Earlier held the role Global Sourcing Manager Capex, Technical Services and MRO at AkzoNobel (2017–2018) and NPR procurement Sites Manager at Nouryon (2018–2020).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope to your network, since sourcing MRO globally across many plants differs from managing purchasing for a single region or site. Check the dates of the relevant role as well, because distributor consolidation and supply disruptions have changed how MRO categories are sourced.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you consolidate MRO spend across plants without losing the local suppliers that keep lines running?
- 02Where do integrated supply or vendor managed inventory programs pay off, and where do they fall short?
- 03How should MRO procurement work with maintenance teams on spare parts stocking and criticality?
Reaching MRO procurement experts
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