Strategic CAPEX & MRO Sourcing Manager

Balchem Corp.; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corp. is seeking a CAPEX & MRO Procurement Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies across CAPEX and MRO categories.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance to support capital projects and plant reliability. You will drive value through strategic supplier management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, while upholding Balchem's standards for ethics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience and at least 3 years of project management.
• MBA and/or CPM certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or plant operations environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 10–30% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CAPEX and MRO category strategies.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
• Identify TCO reduction opportunities and drive cost optimization.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, mitigate risk.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance on capital projects.
• Ensure procurement activities meet budget, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Excel

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field

MBA preferred

CPM certification preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Balchem Corp. is seeking a CAPEX & MRO Procurement Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies across CAPEX and MRO categories.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance to support capital projects and plant reliability. You will drive value through strategic supplier management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, while upholding Balchem's standards for ethics and