Senior CapEx Procurement Lead - Food Manufacturing

Key People; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

2 weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

5 sick days

1 paid birthday day off

Job summary

Key People is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and capital projects in Georgia. This on-site role requires strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, and suppliers, with domestic and international travel.

You will manage RFIs/RFPs, define specs, negotiate multi-year contracts, and apply total cost of ownership analysis to deliver value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Economics).
• 10+ years of procurement/related experience.
• 7+ years in CapEx procurement.
• Experience sourcing food manufacturing or processing equipment and related services.
• Knowledge of CapEx and MRO sourcing and international procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts and manage risks.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, engineering, construction, and facility projects.
• Manage the full procurement process including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, PO, invoicing, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with engineering and operations to define specs, delivery schedules, and supplier expectations.
• Negotiate complex contracts and multi-year agreements addressing pricing, delivery, warranties, and risks.
• Apply total cost of ownership analysis to purchasing decisions.
• Identify qualified suppliers and develop market intelligence to improve value and continuity.
• Monitor procurement performance, cost savings, supplier commitments, and project milestones.
• Coordinate with global procurement teams on international equipment purchases and import/export requirements.
• Identify risks early and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Travel between Georgia locations and domestically/internationally as needed.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Key People is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and capital projects in Georgia. This on-site role requires strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, and suppliers, with domestic and international travel.

You will manage RFIs/RFPs, define specs, negotiate multi-year contracts, and apply total cost of ownership analysis to deliver value