CAPEX Procurement Lead

6 Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced CAPEX Procurement Lead to support capital project procurement activities within a global manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement execution for capital projects, partnering closely with engineering, project management, and global procurement teams to ensure sourcing activities are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing complex sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and procurement governance within large CAPEX programs.

• Serve as Procurement Lead supporting CAPEX projects from initiation through project close‑out
• Partner with global and site procurement teams to align sourcing strategies and priorities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to define procurement requirements and timelines
• Ensure procurement activities align with corporate procurement policies, category strategies, and compliance standards
• Establish strong working relationships across project and operational functions
• Prepare and manage sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bidding processes
• Develop tender documentation, pricing templates, bid instructions, and draft agreements
• Execute sourcing events using Ariba eSourcing or equivalent platforms
• Identify qualified suppliers and manage supplier communication throughout procurement cycles
• Develop evaluation matrices and lead technical and commercial bid evaluations
• Develop negotiation strategies in collaboration with procurement and project stakeholders
• Lead supplier negotiations with support from subject matter experts
• Manage supplier selection recommendations and award processes
• Oversee contract development, execution, and signature processes
• Ensure purchase requests and purchase orders are approved and confirmed with suppliers

• Maintain procurement planning and tracking tools aligned with project milestones
• Review existing contracts and establish new master service agreements as required
• Manage confidentiality agreements and supplier onboarding documentation
• Track procurement progress, savings realization, and KPI performance

• Utilize procurement and financial systems including Coupa, Ariba, and Axxerion (or similar platforms)
• Ensure adherence to procurement policy, contracting standards, and CAPEX governance processes
• Support funding request planning and procurement forecasting activities
• Provide weekly and monthly procurement status reporting to project leadership
• Maintain accurate document management and procurement records

• Support contract close‑out activities and final supplier performance reviews
• Coordinate final payments and contract completion activities
• Capture lessons learned and support operational handover of equipment and documentation

• Experience supporting CAPEX procurement or capital project sourcing within manufacturing, pharma, biotech, or industrial environments
• Strong background managing competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering and project management teams
• Knowledge of procurement policies, contracting processes, and sourcing best practices
• Experience with procurement systems such as Ariba, Coupa, SAP, or similar platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple procurement work streams simultaneously in a fast‑paced project environment

• Global or multi‑site procurement exposure
• Experience supporting large capital programs or shutdown projects
• Familiarity with EHS and site compliance requirements
• Savings tracking and procurement KPI reporting experience

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering high-impact capital projects while partnering with global teams and influencing strategic sourcing outcomes in a complex, fast-moving environment.