Senior Capital Sourcing Leader

Reynolds Consumer Products; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager, Sourcing to lead strategic capital procurement across the organization. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure cost-effective project execution for capital equipment and large-scale programs.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Executives to deliver high-quality investments, drive TCO improvements, and maintain regulatory and safety compliance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with significant experience managing large capital projects.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related) a plus.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, PMP, or similar).
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts with equipment OEMs, engineering firms, and construction partners.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, TCO analysis, and ROI understanding.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial operations, or energy.
• Knowledge of global supply markets and emerging capital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year capital procurement strategy aligned with corporate growth, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing for capital equipment, construction, major upgrades, and facility expansions.
• Develop sourcing strategies, RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial models, and negotiation playbooks for capital projects.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, cost modeling, and value-engineering initiatives to optimize project budgets.
• Ensure all procurements meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Build and manage long-term strategic supplier partnerships across equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, contractors, and OEMs.
• Oversee supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action processes.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, service contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts, including supply continuity, financial stability assessments, and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal on contract terms and capex governance.
• Align with Procurement Operations team to ensure supplier terms and conditions are implemented to company’s policies.
• Engage senior leadership with clear communication on project timelines, risks, and procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related)

Professional certifications (CPSM, PMP, or similar)

Job description

Reynolds Consumer Products in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager, Sourcing to lead strategic capital procurement across the organization. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure cost-effective project execution for capital equipment and large-scale programs.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Executives to deliver high-quality investments, drive TCO improvements, and maintain regulatory and safety compliance in a dynamic