Sr. Sourcing Manager - CAPEX

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Join us as a Sr. Sourcing Manager - CAPEX

The Senior CAPEX Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects across the organization. This role ensures optimal value delivery, cost savings, and risk mitigation in the procurement of equipment, construction, engineering, and major infrastructure investments.

The position partners closely with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and Operations to develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive execution of large-scale capital projects from concept through completion. The Senior CAPEX Procurement Manager provides expert guidance on contract strategy, supplier performance, and market intelligence to ensure project success within budget and timeline.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Preparing sourcing strategies and procurement plans for CAPEX projects, including RFIs/RFQs, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

• Leading cross-functional negotiations and finalizing project agreements with selected suppliers.

• Identifying cost-reduction opportunities and challenging vendor relationships to improve total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Establishing long-term frame agreements with key suppliers for services and components.

• Safeguarding commercial communications and documenting decisions to ensure clear supplier agreements.

• Ensuring supplier readiness and capacity by identifying and qualifying vendors for critical equipment and services.

• Evaluating sustainability measures and supplier performance across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

• Controlling contract compliance and reporting through established systems, ensuring alignment with legal and QMS standards.

To succeed you must hold:

• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field; 10+ years of strategic procurement experience preferred.

• A proven ability to manage complex global procurement initiatives, prioritize effectively, and deliver results.

• Strong negotiation and leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional, multinational teams.

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management, including sustainability evaluation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in Source-to-Pay and e-procurement tools.

• A track record of delivering large-scale agreements on time and on budget, leveraging spend across regions.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and levels of the organization.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% in support of regional sites and supplier engagement.

Location: Franklinton, NC or West Allis, WI or Blair, NE (Hybrid)

Application deadline: November 12, 2025

Expected salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

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