Capital Equipment Commodity Manager

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Capital Equipment Commodity Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy, sourcing, and supplier relationships for the capital equipment and tooling that power our manufacturing and test operations. You will manage high-value, long-lead acquisitions — from CNC machines and cleanroom equipment to test infrastructure and facility buildouts — working closely with engineering, facilities, and finance to get the right equipment in place on time and on budget. This role requires someone who understands both the technical requirements of complex capital equipment and the commercial rigor needed to negotiate and manage major vendor contracts.

Requirements

5–8 years of procurement or commodity management experience, with direct ownership of capital equipment or CapEx sourcing
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-value sourcing events and negotiate capital equipment contracts with favorable commercial outcomes
Experience managing long-lead procurement in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial environment
Strong understanding of capital equipment categories — familiarity with precision manufacturing, test and measurement, or facilities infrastructure a plus
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and equipment requirements in order to engage credibly with engineering stakeholders and suppliers
Skilled negotiator with experience structuring milestone-based payment terms, warranties, and acceptance criteria
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value acquisitions simultaneously across different program timelines

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environments
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR compliance requirements as they apply to capital procurement
Background working in a startup or scaling manufacturing environment where capital equipment decisions have direct program impact

Responsibilities

Own the commodity strategy for capital equipment spend across True Anomaly's manufacturing, test, and facilities operations
Lead sourcing events for high-value equipment acquisitions — defining requirements, issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals on technical and commercial merit, and recommending award decisions
Build and maintain a qualified supplier base for capital equipment categories including precision manufacturing equipment, test and measurement systems, cleanroom and environmental infrastructure, and facility-related capital
Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, leverage preferred suppliers, and drive total cost of ownership reductions across the capital portfolio
Serve as the primary commercial owner of capital equipment supplier relationships — from initial sourcing through delivery, installation, acceptance testing, and warranty period
Negotiate capital equipment contracts, including pricing, payment milestones, delivery schedules, acceptance criteria, warranty terms, and spare parts agreements
Manage supplier performance against contractual commitments, escalating and resolving issues related to schedule slippage, technical non-conformance, or cost overruns
Coordinate with legal on contract structure and terms for major capital acquisitions
Partner with engineering and facilities teams during equipment specification and selection to ensure sourcing strategy is aligned with technical requirements and program timelines
Manage long-lead equipment procurement planning, flagging risks to schedule early and developing mitigation plans when lead times threaten program milestones
Track capital equipment orders from PO issuance through delivery, installation, and acceptance — keeping stakeholders informed and issues resolved
Ensure capital equipment procurement activities comply with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements where applicable