Capital Sourcing Manager

DSJ Global; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Capital Sourcing Manager to lead capital equipment and MRO sourcing for North American manufacturing operations. This strategic, individual contributor role owns the sourcing strategy for assigned plants and partners with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions while managing risk and total cost of ownership.

You will drive cost reductions, supplier performance, and lifecycle cost optimization across capital projects, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• MBA or CPSM/CPIM/C.P.M. preferred for advanced sourcing leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation, cost modeling, and market analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and managing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment and MRO categories across North American plants.
• Drive total cost of ownership optimization across acquisition, installation, maintenance, spare parts, and lifecycle costs.
• Transition from tactical purchasing to strategic sourcing with repeatable processes.
• Manage supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, and contract development for assigned sites.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Capital equipment sourcing

MRO sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics

MBA or CPSM, CPIM, or C.P.M. certification preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking a Capital Sourcing Manager to lead capital equipment and MRO sourcing for its North American manufacturing operations. This is a strategic, individual contributor role - you'll be assigned specific plants to support and will own the sourcing strategy for those sites rather than executing transactional purchasing.

You'll partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and plant leadership to deliver cost-effective, high-quality capital and MRO solutions while managing risk, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.

What You'll Do

Capital Equipment & MRO Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment (manufacturing lines, automation systems, converting and packaging equipment, facilities infrastructure) and MRO categories
• Drive total cost of ownership optimization across acquisition, installation, maintenance, spare parts, and lifecycle costs
• Transition capital and MRO sourcing from tactical purchasing to a strategic sourcing discipline, embedding best practices and repeatable processes
• Support long-range capital planning through market intelligence and cost benchmarking

Plant Partnership & Strategic Support

• Serve as the sourcing partner for an assigned group of manufacturing plants, understanding their equipment roadmaps, maintenance needs, and capital project pipeline
• Own cost savings targets and annual spend for your assigned categories and sites
• Guide stakeholders through supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, and decision-making
• Identify and qualify global strategic and non-strategic suppliers who deliver best net value, innovation, and competitiveness
• Manage supplier analysis, qualification, and performance improvement initiatives
• Lead supplier discussions focused on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and value enhancement

Negotiation & Commercial Management

• Negotiate terms and conditions, performance specifications, acceptance criteria, liquidated damages, and payment terms; implement appropriate contracts and PO terms of sale
• Prepare and analyze RFQs/RFPs, cost models, and pricing assessments
• Collaborate with internal teams on contract development, pricing structures, and issue resolution
• Stay ahead of global market shifts, cost drivers, and industry trends
• Identify innovation opportunities and share insights with key stakeholders
• Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives

What You Bring

• 6+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience
• Direct capital equipment sourcing experience is strongly preferred
• MRO sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or CPSM, CPIM, or C.P.M. certification preferred
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing operations
• Strong negotiation, cost modeling, and market analysis skills
• Knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑directed, analytical thinker who can influence and lead cross‑functional efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude, maintenance, and/or engineering knowledge
• Experience sourcing automation, converting, or packaging equipment
• Exposure to global sourcing and international suppliers
• Strong grasp of the financial side of capital expenditures - ROI, NPV, cash flow, TCO
• Experience sourcing contractors for internal project needs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
• Working knowledge of engineering terminology, technical processes, and equipment