Strategic CAPEX Buyer: Capital Equipment Sourcing

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Strategic Buyer to lead procurement for CAPEX projects, including capital equipment, custom assemblies, and integrator-managed builds. You will manage supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure continuity across complex sourcing initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of ERP/MRP and P2P processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience managing capital equipment procurement, equipment integrators, or custom-engineered hardware.
• Minimum 5–7 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management, preferably in aerospace & defense or complex manufacturing.
• Proven ability to independently lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and supplier transitions.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, working-capital improvement, or procurement value.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, TCO, and supply-chain risk.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and P2P/S2P processes and data-driven sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, RFQs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Lead procurement for capital equipment and CAPEX projects, including RFQs, SOWs, and negotiations with integrators and OEMs.
• Provide concise project reporting, risk visibility, and executive-level updates.
• Identify and drive corrective actions for gaps in process, supplier, and supply chain performance.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk.
• Lead supplier onboarding, capability assessments, documentation, and compliance before production engagement.
• Lead supplier transitions, second-source qualification, capacity actions, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee procurement and tracking of custom 1-up components and prototypes for capital projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Facilities to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Administer change-control with integrators for scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Programs to drive sourcing decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFQs

Negotiations

CAPEX procurement

Cross-functional

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP

P2P/S2P

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

Job description

Ralliant is seeking a Strategic Buyer to lead procurement for CAPEX projects, including capital equipment, custom assemblies, and integrator-managed builds. You will manage supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure continuity across complex sourcing initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of ERP/MRP and P2P processes.