CAPEX Procurement Manager

DSJ Global; Morgan (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a CAPEX Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for major capital projects across regional plants. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, conduct complex negotiations, and drive cost optimization across equipment, construction, engineering services and project materials.

This role partners with engineering, operations and finance, travels ~25%, and has significant influence on supplier performance, spend visibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or capital project environments.
• Experience supporting large CAPEX projects.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for capital project-related spend across Equipment and Maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalization, and sourcing optimization.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier agreements and commercial frameworks.
• Lead supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and competitive sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Project Management to support capital planning.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Project procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering/Economics

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading, publicly-traded, industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a CAPEX Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities supporting major capital projects across regional plants. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading complex negotiations, and driving cost optimization initiatives across a diverse portfolio of capital equipment, construction services, engineering services, and project-related spend.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in large-scale industrial environments and enjoys partnering with senior leaders, engineering teams, operations, and external suppliers to deliver significant business value.

Travel: Approximately 25%

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for capital project-related spend, with primary focus across Equipment and Maintenance spend.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalization, and sourcing optimization.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier agreements and commercial frameworks.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to support long-term sourcing decisions.
• Drive sourcing initiatives that improve spend visibility, compliance, and value creation.
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, supplier assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and selection criteria.
• Serve as the commercial lead during contract development and negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance and foster continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams.
• Support capital planning efforts through market intelligence and procurement expertise.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders and key strategic suppliers.
• Influence sourcing decisions across multiple business units and project teams.

Capital Projects Support

• Manage procurement activities supporting major capital investments and infrastructure projects.
• Source categories including:
• Industrial and process equipment
• Construction and installation services
• Engineering and technical services
• Project materials and related spend categories
• Support risk mitigation, schedule adherence, and budget performance throughout project execution.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, project procurement, category management, consulting, or capital project environments.
• Experience supporting large capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead initiatives without direct authority.

Preferred

• Master's degree or advanced professional certifications.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, energy, construction, infrastructure, or process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong commercial acumen and total cost of ownership (TCO) mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial and business analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while driving collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Results-oriented approach with a focus on cost savings, value creation, and supplier performance.

Scope & Impact

• Supports approximately $50M+ in annual spend.
• Individual contributor role with significant influence across project, operations, engineering, and executive leadership teams.
• Direct impact on capital investment strategy, supplier performance, and procurement savings initiatives across North America.