Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement Director
Core
Lead strategy, negotiation, and execution of all capital equipment purchases across the organization, managing millions in annual spend and supplier relationships.
Role type
Director of Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement
Builds
Production/manufacturing equipment, lab/test equipment, tooling
Domain
Manufacturing / Capital Equipment Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, capital budget ownership, risk & compliance management, process improvement, team leadership, cost savings analysis, technical fluency, lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Semiconductor manufacturing experience, international sourcing, import/export regulations, people management
Technologies
ERP systems, procurement systems
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for capital equipment, identify and manage global supplier base, negotiate complex contracts, partner with Engineering and Operations on technical specifications, manage capital equipment budgets, manage supply risk and compliance, build procurement processes, lead a team of buyers, track vendor performance, deliver cost savings
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management