Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement Director

About the role

The company is looking for an experienced Director of Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement to lead the strategy, negotiation and execution of all capital equipment purchases across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role covering millions of dollars in annual capital spend, supplier relationships and the processes that ensure equipment is delivered on time, at the right cost and to the right specification. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run category strategies for capital equipment (production/manufacturing equipment, lab/test equipment, tooling) aligned with business growth plans and capital budgets.
• Identify, qualify and manage a global supplier base; negotiate pricing, terms, warranties and service agreements; build long-term partnerships with key OEMs and vendors.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to define technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals and ensure equipment meets performance, quality and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate complex capital equipment contracts covering pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, installation and commissioning support, spare parts and service level agreements.
• Partner with Finance to build, track and manage the capital equipment budget, providing forecasting, spend analysis and ROI justification for major purchases.
• Manage supply risk (single-source exposure, lead times, geopolitical and tariff exposure) and ensure compliance with company policy, export controls and regulatory requirements.
• Build and improve procurement processes, approval workflows and sourcing playbooks, using procurement and ERP systems for visibility and reporting.
• Hire, mentor and manage a team of buyers/sourcing specialists as the function scales.
• Set KPIs and scorecards to track supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and after-sales support, and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance and total-cost-of-ownership improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management, with at least 3-5 years focused on capital equipment.
• Proven track record negotiating large, complex capital equipment contracts.
• Experience managing capital budgets and building cost justification and ROI models.
• Preferred: experience in semiconductor manufacturing, contract manufacturing or equipment engineering; international sourcing experience; familiarity with import/export regulations, tariffs and customs; people management experience leading a sourcing or buyer team.

Required skills

• Strong technical fluency: able to read equipment specifications and engage with engineering teams on technical trade-offs.
• Deep understanding of the capital equipment lifecycle: RFQ/RFP processes, vendor qualification, contract structuring, installation and commissioning, warranty management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.