Job Summary

Sr. Strategic Buyer – Technical Expertise

Sr. Strategic Buyer is responsible for sourcing capital equipment and services across assigned regions, supporting strategic projects related to facilities, manufacturing, and infrastructure investments. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Global Category leads to deliver CAPEX sourcing strategies that drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction, supplier performance, and project success. The position supports spend categories such as process equipment, packaging machinery, utilities infrastructure, and installation services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, project management, and operations to understand CAPEX project scopes, technical requirements, and timelines.
• Lead the sourcing process for new and replacement equipment including RFx execution, technical bid evaluation, supplier capability assessment, and award recommendations.
• Align with Global Category Management on CAPEX sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, and rationalization efforts.
• Drive commercial negotiations on equipment, service contracts, and installation—including price, delivery terms, warranties, spares, and performance guarantees.
• Support the development and maintenance of regional preferred supplier lists for core equipment types.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review technical specifications and standardize equipment selections across projects.
• Ensure compliance with contracting standards including MSAs, project-specific agreements, and OEM-specific T&Cs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through lifecycle cost optimization, bundled sourcing, or multi-site agreements.
• Develop implementation and communication plans to ensure CAPEX procurement timelines align with project schedules.
• Analyze regional equipment supply markets and implement strategies to ensure supply assurance and competitive pricing.
• Support risk mitigation efforts including supplier audits, capacity assessments, and continuity planning for critical vendors.
• Ensure supplier adherence to corporate responsibility requirements related to safety, environmental impact, and ethical conduct.
• Contribute to CAPEX budget development and cost forecasting activities with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on CAPEX procurement KPIs including cost savings, lead times, and supplier delivery performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline sourcing cycles and standardize procurement practices.
• Candidate should expect frequent travel of upto 30-50% to client sites in UK, Ireland and other sites in EU during the first 6 months. This could potentially go down after 6 months
  
  

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Experience with CAPEX/Engineering Services is required
• Ability to understand specifications/requirements from engineering teams is required
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of direct experience in CAPEX or capital equipment sourcing in manufacturing, infrastructure, or industrial project settings
• Systems Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with SAP (materials management or sourcing modules) and Coupa (eProcurement, Sourcing, or Contract Management modules)
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and project plans; work closely with engineering on equipment scope
• Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to run competitive bidding processes (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs), manage negotiations, and secure favorable terms
  
  

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