Capital Procurement Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Capital Buyer in Wilmington, DE!
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Position Details:
Position Type : Full Time / Seconded Role
Job Location : Wilmington, DE (Hybrid flexibility)
Benefits : Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance
Compensation : $58 - $78/hr, depending on experience and qualifications

Overview/Summary:
Our Client is is a global electronics materials company that develops and supplies specialized materials and process technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, circuit boards, and high-performance electronic devices.

The Capital Procurement Buyer role is a key contributor to our Client's capital sourcing strategy, responsible for procuring capital equipment and services across North American operations. This role emphasizes agility, early stakeholder engagement, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization. The Buyer works closely with the Capital Procurement Lead (CPL), Category Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective procurement execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Capital Procurement Execution

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and services at Client's sites in North America.Support the development and execution of master agreements in alignment with category strategies
• Adapt procurement processes to meet evolving project and business needs

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage early with stakeholders (BEM, BEL, PTL, SEL) to align procurement with project requirements and timelines
• Serve as a procurement representative on project teams to ensure vendor needs are addressed promptly.

Operational Support

• Ensure prompt processing of approved requisitions into purchase orders
• Confirm purchase order receipt with suppliers and manage order expediting as needed
• Coordinate with Logistics, Accounts Payable, and project teams to ensure timely delivery, invoicing, and order closure.

Supplier Management

• Identify and qualify suppliers, including facilitating new supplier setup in SAP
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply TCO and lifecycle cost analysis in supplier selection and negotiations.

Process Improvement & Training

• Contribute to the development of procurement metrics aligned with business goals
• Participate in training initiatives and support simplification of procurement processes
• Assist in streamlining RFQ/RFP and supplier qualification procedures.

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of capital procurement processes and industrial equipment sourcing
• Proficiency in SAP and supplier onboarding workflows
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including TCO and lifecycle cost modeling
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of procurement experience, preferably in capital or industrial sourcing.
• Experience with master agreements and supplier qualification.
• Familiarity with project management and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• CPSM certification preferred.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background and Drug screenings required

Apply Today!

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

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