Strategic Capital Projects & Procurement Leader

Seaboard Corp.; Merriam, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG) in Merriam, Kansas seeks a Capital Projects & Procurement Excellence Lead to steer strategic capital project sourcing, procurement transformation, and value creation initiatives across Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

You will partner with affiliate leadership to drive cost reduction, risk management, and sustainable capital returns through Lean Six Sigma, automation, and data-driven insights.

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.
• Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions, locations, and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support and lead cross-functional procurement transformation projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring 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 objectives.
• Lead project teams through all phases of the capital project lifecycle from planning to supplier selection through implementation.
• Build and govern a portfolio of value creation initiatives focused on cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvement, supplier innovation, and process optimization.
• Establish and manage a Value Creation Pipeline to ensure a continuous flow of opportunities and sustainable results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity across procurement.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies, automation, and data-driven problem solving to create scalable operational improvements.
• Develop standardized procurement processes, governance frameworks, tools, playbooks, and best practices across affiliates.
• Design and deliver training programs to strengthen sourcing, procurement, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven mindset

Lean Six Sigma

Automation

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, business, engineering, operations management, finance, or related field

Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certifications

Job description

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG) in Merriam, Kansas seeks a Capital Projects & Procurement Excellence Lead to steer strategic capital project sourcing, procurement transformation, and value creation initiatives across Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

You will partner with affiliate leadership to drive cost reduction, risk management, and sustainable capital returns through Lean Six Sigma, automation, and data-driven insights.