Global Capex Procurement Lead – Power Equipment

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401k retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Amperesand is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Capital Expenditures to own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for high-value capital equipment, from manufacturing tools to factory buildout. You will partner with engineering and operations to ensure assets are acquired at the right cost and on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in capital procurement, strong TCO skills, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder contracts in a fast-paced startup/NPI environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in capital procurement, supply chain, or program management with complex sourcing.
• Experience sourcing capital equipment or facility procurement; power/advanced manufacturing background a plus.
• Experience in startup or NPI environments; ability to build processes from the ground up.
• Strong financial acumen with TCO modeling, budgeting, and Capex approvals.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with multi-stakeholder contracts.
• Ability to work across functions, prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing, evaluation, and procurement of high-value capital equipment including power electronics manufacturing equipment, test systems, and precision manufacturing assets.
• Develop and manage multi-year capital procurement roadmaps aligned with production scale-up plans and NPI milestones.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing, delivery terms, warranty provisions, and service agreements.
• Conduct TCO modeling across equipment lifecycle; evaluate make-vs-buy options and qualify new capital assets in close coordination with engineering and operations.
• Own sourcing and contracting for indirect spend categories including tooling, calibration services, test and measurement equipment, and engineering services.
• Manage procurement for facility construction, fit-out, and equipment installation across Amperesand's manufacturing hubs; ensure timelines align with facility readiness and capital project schedules.
• Optimize total cost across all Capex categories, base cost, tariffs, logistics, lead time, and quality, in coordination with finance, engineering, and operations.
• Support full program and integration cycle for manufacturing equipment all the way through equipment deployment coordination (FAT, SAT).
• Assess market trends, equipment lead times, and supply risks; build mitigation strategies to ensure program readiness.
• Build tools and processes to provide visibility into Capex spend, asset readiness, cost reduction opportunities, and supplier performance.
• Track and report on KPIs including capital spend vs. budget, delivery performance, TCO, and supplier quality.

Skills

Capital procurement

Supply chain

Program management

Negotiation

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or related field

Job description

Amperesand is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Capital Expenditures to own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for high-value capital equipment, from manufacturing tools to factory buildout. You will partner with engineering and operations to ensure assets are acquired at the right cost and on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in capital procurement, strong TCO skills, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder contracts in a fast-paced startup/NPI environment.