Buyer / Purchasing Specialist (CAPEX)

Are you a Purchasing Specialist with CAPEX and strategic souring experience looking to progress into a Senior position by working with a team and manager focused on developing your expertise, skills and career? Do you work with senior stakeholders planning and strategizing procurement heavily oriented in analyzing business needs, negotiating, building relationships and supporting high‑value capital projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading U.S. chemical operator as a Mid‑Senior Level Buyer moving into a senior position supporting CAPEX procurement across multiple sites in a role that goes beyond transactional purchasing and focuses on business needs, analysis and negotiation. The ideal candidate will play a key role in sourcing equipment, materials, and services for large‑scale engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance, value, and quality as well administration and drafting on TOB. This your opportunity to grow into a senior position within the year whilst working closely with engineering, operations, HSSE, and finance teams and enjoying cross‑functional collaboration, vendor interaction, and contributing to commercial strategy within a safety‑driven industrial environment. THE ROLE Manage CAPEX procurement activities including sourcing, bid evaluations, supplier research, and commercial documentation for major equipment and construction packages. Support the development and refinement of commercial terms, scopes of work, and contract drafts in alignment with company standards and legal requirements. Engage regularly with project managers, engineers, and site stakeholders to understand requirements, align purchasing strategy, and ensure timely project delivery. Utilize Coupa or Oracle ERP systems to track procurement workflows, manage vendors, and ensure accurate documentation throughout the CAPEX lifecycle. THE PERSON Procurement experience, ideally within plants, refineries, energy, industrial manufacturing, or engineering project environments. Hands‑on experience with CAPEX purchasing, including equipment, fabrication, engineering services, or construction packages. Skilled in using Coupa, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms, with strong attention to detail and procurement documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, capable of working with engineers, leadership, and vendors. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ernest Gordon Recruitment