CAPEX Construction Procurement Lead

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality Tissue SE, LLC is seeking a Procurement Category Manager-CAPEX Construction/Equipment for its Anderson, SC site. You will lead procurement for site construction, equipment, and administration, coordinating with engineering, project management, and vendors to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.

The role requires strong negotiation, contract management, and collaboration skills, with travel as needed and a focus on risk management and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in capital and/or construction procurement.
• Ability to plan, lead, organize, and multi-task several capital projects.
• Proven history of complex negotiations across diverse business areas.
• Knowledge of Lump Sum, T&M contract types and related terms.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, bid processes, change orders, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, and operations to align procurement initiatives.
• Develop technical specifications with project team and provide RFP information to vendors.
• Coordinate with construction management to schedule procurement of materials and equipment.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Excel

Data analysis

Contract language

Communication

Planning & multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First Quality Tissue SE, LLC is seeking a Procurement Category Manager-CAPEX Construction/Equipment for its Anderson, SC site. You will lead procurement for site construction, equipment, and administration, coordinating with engineering, project management, and vendors to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.

The role requires strong negotiation, contract management, and collaboration skills, with travel as needed and a focus on risk management and supplier performance.