CapEx Procurement Lead — Food Manufacturing Equipment

United Future; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future in Georgia is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and other capital purchases. This on-site role collaborates with engineering, operations, quality, finance, suppliers, and global teams.

You will manage RFIs/RFPs, negotiate high-value contracts, apply total cost of ownership, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience, including engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years direct CapEx procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing food manufacturing or processing equipment and related services.
• Knowledge of CapEx and MRO sourcing and international equipment procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts and communicate risks.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, engineering, construction, and facility projects.
• Manage the full procurement process: RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, POs, invoicing, supplier performance.
• Partner with engineering and operations to define specs, requirements, delivery schedules, and supplier expectations.
• Negotiate complex contracts and multi-year agreements addressing pricing, delivery, warranties, performance, and risk.
• Apply total cost of ownership analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Identify qualified suppliers and develop market intelligence to improve value and continuity.
• Monitor procurement performance, cost savings, supplier commitments, and milestones.
• Coordinate with global teams and support international equipment purchases and import/export.

Skills

Procurement leadership

CapEx procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

United Future in Georgia is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and other capital purchases. This on-site role collaborates with engineering, operations, quality, finance, suppliers, and global teams.

You will manage RFIs/RFPs, negotiate high-value contracts, apply total cost of ownership, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery across domestic and international sites.