Capital Procurement Manager

Ember Grey; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental and visA

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ember Grey, a leading North American chemical manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Capital Procurement Manager based in Oklahoma or remotely within the United States. You will drive procurement strategies for major capital projects, collaborating with Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to optimize cost, schedule, and quality.

This hands-on role requires strong sourcing, RFQ/RFP leadership, supplier negotiations, and rigorous contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years directly supporting capital projects.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement plans for capital projects.
• Experience managing end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, including bid evaluations and contract awards.
• Understanding FEL/FEED/project stage-gate processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and technical drawings.
• Experience with supplier agreements, purchase orders and contracts.
• Strong supplier performance management, procurement risk, cost control.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies and plans for major capital projects across the organisation.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for Project Managers, Engineers and other internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Work closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to identify procurement requirements and ensure clearly defined scopes.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ and RFP processes, from preparation through award.
• Develop sourcing strategies for capital equipment, materials, construction services and engineering packages.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers to secure pricing and terms.
• Prepare, negotiate and execute purchase orders, supply agreements and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance against project schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Track equipment and material status through manufacturing, testing, delivery and storage.
• Conduct supplier qualification activities, including facility visits and quality audits.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and supplier consolidation.
• Monitor category performance and reporting to senior management.
• Support FEL, FEED and stage-gate processes to incorporate procurement considerations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

RFQ/RFP management

Contract management

ERP systems (JDE)

Excel

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Excel

Job description

Seeking an experienced Capital Procurement Manager to join a leading North American chemical manufacturing organisation, based in Oklahoma, or remotely within the United States. This is a strategic and hands‑on procurement role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for major capital projects across the organisation's chemical manufacturing operations. The position will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Operations and external suppliers to manage the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and delivery of capital equipment, materials and project services, ensuring procurement activities support project cost, schedule, quality and execution objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies and plans for major capital projects across the organisation.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for Project Managers, Engineers and other internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Work closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to identify procurement requirements, challenge incomplete specifications and ensure project scopes are clearly defined.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ and RFP processes, from preparation and issuance through supplier clarification, technical bid evaluation, commercial assessment and award recommendation.
• Develop sourcing strategies for major capital equipment, materials, construction services and engineering packages.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers to secure competitive pricing and favourable contractual terms.
• Prepare, negotiate and execute purchase orders, supply agreements and contracts, ensuring alignment with project specifications and commercial requirements.
• Manage procurement activities against project schedules, budgets and key delivery milestones.
• Monitor supplier performance, identifying potential cost, quality and schedule risks and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Track equipment and material status throughout manufacturing, testing, inspection, delivery and storage.
• Conduct supplier qualification activities, including manufacturing facility visits, quality audits and capability assessments.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation and improved procurement efficiencies across capital project categories.
• Monitor category performance, supplier metrics, pricing trends and procurement effectiveness, providing regular reporting to senior management.
• Support early project development activities, including Front-End Loading (FEL), FEED and project stage-gate processes, ensuring procurement considerations are incorporated from the outset.
• Challenge project stakeholders where necessary to identify missing information, resolve procurement issues and maintain project progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years directly supporting capital projects.
• Previous experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, fertiliser, oil & gas or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement plans for capital projects.
• Strong understanding of capital equipment procurement, including the sourcing of major equipment packages and engineered materials.
• Experience managing end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, including technical bid evaluations, commercial assessments, supplier negotiations and contract awards.
• Understanding of capital project execution methodologies, including FEL, FEED and project stage-gate processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings and technical documentation, with sufficient mechanical or technical aptitude to challenge incomplete requirements.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier agreements, purchase orders and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management, procurement risk, project schedules and cost control.
• Experience working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations and external EPC/EPCM contractors.
• Proficiency with ERP procurement systems, ideally JD Edwards (JDE), alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge project teams and influence decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and priorities within a fast‑paced capital project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing major process equipment, including pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Previous experience working within EPC/EPCM project environments.
• Experience supporting major brownfield and greenfield capital projects.
• Understanding of engineering design, equipment specifications, technical documentation and project procurement schedules.
• Experience conducting supplier manufacturing inspections, quality audits and factory acceptance testing.
• Knowledge of procurement contract structures, including fixed-price agreements, service contracts, supply agreements and framework agreements.
• Experience implementing procurement strategies during early project development and FEED stages.
• Familiarity with JDE procurement modules and other enterprise procurement systems.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading North American chemical manufacturing organisation with established operations across the United States.
• Key procurement responsibility supporting major capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and project execution.
• Direct collaboration with senior Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Procurement stakeholders.
• Exposure to significant chemical manufacturing, ammonia and low‑carbon project developments.
• Opportunity to take ownership of strategic capital procurement activities and contribute to major industrial investment programmes.
• Long‑term career development within an established and growing industrial organisation.
• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Additional company benefits and professional development opportunities.