Sr Technical Business Developer, Capital Equipment and Strategic Sourcing

Key job responsibilities

• Own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing across multiple advanced product portfolios, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, total cost of ownership modeling, and award decisions across equipment, automation systems, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement sourcing approaches that optimize cost efficiency while advancing technical capabilities.
• Lead complex negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers - structuring commercial agreements covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, SLAs, and long-lead-time components, and managing the full contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Develop sourcing frameworks, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale with the organization - supporting and mentoring sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies, should-cost models, and contingency planning.
• Budgets with cost controls, variance tracking, and change management governance. Support material planning, inventory strategy, and spare parts availability. Drive cost optimization initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Align equipment procurement timelines with site milestones and schedules in close partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization. Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in cross-functional planning forums. Influence leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to the supply chain.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in an industrial automation, or similar technical environment
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications
• Experience managing significant CAPEX budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results
• Experience mentoring or guiding cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment
• Ability to influence leadership on strategic sourcing and investment decisions