Senior CAPEX Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview:  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. 
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement, or Industrial Project environments. 
• This role is responsible for managing procurement activities supporting major CAPEX investments, plant expansion initiatives, and industrial equipment projects across North America.
• The successful candidate will lead sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost management activities while partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Industrial Project teams.
• The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous procurement professional with strong experience in industrial equipment purchasing, project-based sourcing, supplier negotiations, and capital expenditure management within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capital Equipment Procurement  
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for manufacturing equipment and industrial systems 
• Manage RFQ, RFP, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution 
• Support capital investment projects from planning through implementation 
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, timing, and operational requirements 
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering 
• Industrial Projects Support  
• Partner with Industrial Project teams to support plant expansion, capacity increase, and manufacturing investment initiatives 
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, procurement scheduling, and implementation activities 
• Ensure procurement milestones align with overall project timelines 
• Support project teams throughout equipment installation and launch phases 
• Supplier Relationship Management  
• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers for capital equipment and industrial services 
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements 
• Manage supplier performance and ensure delivery commitments are achieved 
• Build long-term supplier partnerships supporting future investments 
• Contract Management & Commercial Leadership  
• Negotiate contracts, purchase agreements, and commercial terms 
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and financial impacts of sourcing decisions 
• Mitigate commercial and supply chain risks associated with large capital projects 
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures 
• Cost Analysis & Financial Support  
• Perform detailed cost analysis and benchmarking activities 
• Support capital expenditure forecasting and project budgeting efforts 
• Prepare business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations 
• Track purchasing performance, savings, and project financial metrics 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration  
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and Industrial Project teams 
• Support technical and commercial evaluations during supplier selection 
• Participate in project reviews and stakeholder meetings 
• Act as the procurement representative within major CAPEX initiatives 
• Project Management & Execution  
• Manage multiple sourcing activities and project priorities simultaneously 
• Monitor procurement schedules and proactively address project risks 
• Support successful implementation of capital projects across multiple locations 
• Ensure deliverables are completed within project timelines 

Profile:  

• Experienced CAPEX procurement professional capable of operating independently with minimal supervision 
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes 
• Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial environments with multiple stakeholders 
• Effective communicator able to influence both technical and commercial discussions 
• Results-driven and capable of pushing projects forward in complex organizations 
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent commercial judgment 
• Ability to balance strategic sourcing initiatives with day-to-day project execution 
• Highly organized with strong prioritization and time management skills 

Must Have:  

• 8+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement experience 
• Significant experience supporting CAPEX and industrial investment projects 
• Experience sourcing and negotiating for industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, automation, or production assets 
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience 
• Proven project management capabilities 
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams 
• Strong cost analysis and commercial evaluation skills 
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities 
• Ability to create and deliver executive-level presentations 
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and become productive quickly 
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments 

Good to Have:  

• Automotive industry experience 
• Plant expansion, brownfield, or manufacturing growth project experience 
• Exposure to industrial building, facilities, or infrastructure-related procurement 
• Experience supporting multiple sites or large-scale capital programs 
• Background in industrial project organizations 
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, assembly systems, or manufacturing technologies 
• Previous leadership or team coordination experience 
• Experience within Tier 1 automotive suppliers or large manufacturing organizations 
• Engineering or technical background complementing procurement expertise 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.