CAPEX & MRO Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The CAPEX & MRO Procurement Sourcing Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) categories across Balchem. The role creates value through strategic supplier management, cost optimization, risk mitigation, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement, while promoting operational excellence. It partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Project Management to support capital projects and plant reliability objectives. The manager develops category strategies for CAPEX equipment, industrial services, MRO materials, spare parts, maintenance contracts, and other related indirect procurement categories. The position analyzes markets, supplier capabilities, and commodity risks; leads sourcing events; builds preferred supplier programs and strategic partnerships; and pursues cost reduction, value engineering, and total cost of ownership opportunities. The role also manages supplier relationships and performance, negotiates and administers contracts, and ensures procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements are followed. It supports capital projects from concept through completion and helps ensure procurement activities meet budget, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements. Travel of 10–30% may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of procurement experience.
- At least 3 years of project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or plant operations environments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence in a highly matrixed environment and clearly communicate Procurement strategy.
- Proven track record partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to analyze data, model business scenarios, and identify measurable value opportunities.
- Working knowledge of contracts, sourcing processes, and continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel 10–30% as needed.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or CPM certification.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for CAPEX equipment, industrial services, MRO materials, spare parts, maintenance contracts, and related indirect procurement categories.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity risks to inform sourcing decisions.
- Identify and execute cost-reduction, value-engineering, and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives.
- Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Establish preferred supplier programs and strategic partnerships.
- Improve procurement efficiency through catalog management and spend visibility.
- Support process improvement and change management to increase Procurement’s contribution to business objectives.
- Identify and qualify suppliers and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve financial and operational performance.
- Resolve supplier performance issues affecting cost, quality, or service.
- Lead collaborative sessions to identify total-cost-of-ownership reduction opportunities.
- Reduce supplier complexity through standardization and consolidation.
- Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing structures, service-level agreements, and commercial terms.
- Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation; manage contract renewals and amendments.
- Collaborate with Legal and Finance on contractual matters and ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Safety, Legal, and the business to support growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
- Support capital projects from concept through completion and develop sourcing plans with Engineering and Project Management teams for major equipment and services.
- Ensure project procurement activities meet budget, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Support maintenance teams with critical spare parts sourcing and emergency procurement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
