CapEx Procurement Lead — Food Manufacturing Equipment

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment and related services. The role supports a major plant development in Georgia, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

On-site position with travel between Newnan and LaGrange; some domestic and international travel required. 10+ years in procurement, CapEx focus, and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of direct CapEx procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing food manufacturing equipment, production systems, and related services.
• Knowledge of CapEx and MRO sourcing, procurement systems, and international equipment procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts and communicate commercial risks.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across operations, engineering, finance, quality, and global teams.
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food manufacturing equipment, engineering, construction, and facility improvement projects.
• Manage the full procurement process, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, PO, invoice resolution, and supplier performance.
• Partner with engineering and operations to define equipment specs, project 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 procurement teams and support international equipment purchases, including import/export requirements.
• Identify risks early and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Travel between Georgia locations and domestically or internationally as needed.

Skills

Experience in procurement

CapEx procurement

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Independent work

Mandarin or Cantonese (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, or Economics

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment and related services. The role supports a major plant development in Georgia, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

On-site position with travel between Newnan and LaGrange; some domestic and international travel required. 10+ years in procurement, CapEx focus, and strong negotiation skills are essential.