Senior Capital & Plant Services Sourcing Lead

The Planet Group

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Senior Category Manager – Capital & Plant Services to lead global indirect sourcing for capital projects and plant services, reporting to the Director, Global Indirect Sourcing. You will shape category strategies, drive TCO improvements, and partner with EPCs, engineering and site operations on a $200M+ annual spend.

Located in Houston, TX or Columbia, MD, the role requires 7–10 years in global manufacturing, 5+ years in capital project sourcing, EPC contracts

Qualifications

7–10 years in global industrial or manufacturing environments.
5+ years in strategic sourcing for capital projects.
Demonstrated expertise managing complex capital project contracts (EPCs).
Experience with Oil & Gas or Chemicals sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business priorities, optimizing TCO, resilience, and supplier performance.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex RFPs to drive competitive advantage and value creation.
Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, EPCs, contractors, and site leadership.
Drive productivity outcomes, including cost reduction, avoidance, and cash flow improvements.
Lead complex negotiations and influence senior stakeholders across internal and supplier organizations.
Establish and expand preferred supplier networks, improving safety, quality, and execution consistency.
Leverage digital procurement tools (SAP Ariba, SAP Analytics Cloud, Salesforce, SharePoint) to enhance decision-making and transparency.
Utilize data, market intelligence, and industry insights to inform strategies and anticipate risk/opportunity.
Ensure contract governance and compliance, including responsible sourcing and ESG considerations.
Proactively manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and issue resolution, escalating as needed to leadership.