Capital Equipment Procurement Category Lead

About the role

The Capital Equipment Procurement Category lead will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a portfolio of equipment technology with a spend responsibility of approximately $40 million USD. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills to deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation across a technically complex product portfolio.

Operating within a shared services model, the position supports North America Rigids and collaborates extensively with global and divisional stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine market insight, supplier engagement, and cross-functional leadership to ensure supply continuity, competitive advantage, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships; review technology, operations, and supply chain opportunities.
• Travel to supplier and divisional sites, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Act as liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional manufacturing, plant operations, sales, R&D, and the EVV purchasing group.
• Acquire and maintain deep knowledge of market forces, cost trends, technology developments, and R&D platforms for assigned commodities.
• Create risk assessments and recommend actions regarding supplier reliability, financial health, and market competitiveness.
• Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring resource alignment and timely delivery of objectives.
• Review and negotiate contracts to support commodity-specific strategic and financial goals.
• Provide training and guidance to purchasing staff and other internal groups.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conduct business reviews with suppliers.
• Create and manage contracts with key assigned vendors.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3-5 years in procurement, engineering or supply chain management, preferably in a global manufacturing environment (Capital Equipment experience preferred).
• Proven experience managing high-value spend and complex commodity portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and an understanding of contractual terms.
• Proficiency in cost modeling and market analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.