Senior CAPEX Buyer

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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