Strategic Capital Projects & Procurement Leader

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group

Merriam (KS)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG) seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic capital project sourcing, procurement transformation, and value creation across the organization. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and leadership to strengthen procurement capabilities, reduce risk, and maximize ROI on capital investments.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, supporting AI and digital transformation in procurement, and delivering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
8–15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, capital projects, supply chain, operations, or related leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX sourcing and large-scale project procurement initiatives.
Experience managing cross-functional projects and driving organizational impacts.
Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, support and lead cross-functional procurement transformation projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and value delivery.
Support procurement-related initiatives such as AI, reporting, automation, and digital transformation efforts that enhance procurement capabilities and drive strategic business objectives.
Support select project teams through all phases of the capital project lifecycle from planning and supplier selection through implementation.
Build, maintain, and govern a portfolio of value creation initiatives focused on cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvement, supplier innovation, process optimization, and risk reduction.
Establish and manage a Value Creation Pipeline to ensure a continuous flow of validated opportunities and sustainable results.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, eliminate waste, strengthen service delivery, and improve organizational productivity across the procurement function.
Leverage Lean Six Sigma methodologies, automation, and data-driven problem solving to create scalable, sustainable operational improvements and lasting business impact.
Develop standardized procurement processes, governance frameworks, tools, playbooks, and best practices that improve consistency, compliance, and effectiveness across affiliates.
Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen sourcing, procurement, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities including best practice development.