Capital Sourcing Manager I or II

Rockline Industries & Iatric Manufacturing•Springdale, AR

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockline is seeking a Capital Sourcing Manager I or II to engage global suppliers and secure best-net-value solutions for its North American operations. This role involves partnering with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and plant leadership to deliver cost-effective, high-quality capital solutions while managing risk, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership. The position focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies for capital equipment, optimizing total cost of ownership, and identifying and qualifying global suppliers. The role also involves staying ahead of market trends, collaborating with internal teams on negotiations and contract development, and preparing financial analyses. The company is looking for candidates who can transition capital sourcing processes from tactical to strategic and implement best practices.

Requirements

4+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience (capital strongly preferred; strategic sourcing experience or experience in a related discipline). 6+ years for the Capital Sourcing Manager II position.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
Proven experience in manufacturing environments.
Strong negotiation, cost modeling, and market analysis skills.
Ability to evaluate supply sources, analyze pricing, and guide stakeholders in decision-making.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of contract law, agreements, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
Self-directed, analytical thinker who can influence and lead cross-functional efforts.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or C.P.M. preferred.
A mechanical aptitude, maintenance, and/or engineering knowledge/expertise are strongly preferred.
Experience sourcing automation, converting, or packaging equipment.
Exposure to global sourcing and international suppliers.
A strong understanding of the financial aspects of capital expenditures – ROI, NPV, cash flow, total cost of ownership.
Experience with sourcing contractors to meet internal needs.
Ability to read and understand blueprints / CAD drawings.
A working knowledge of engineering terminology and technical processes and equipment.
Proven change management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment (e.g., manufacturing lines, automation systems, packaging equipment, facilities infrastructure).
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.
Support long-range capital planning through market intelligence and cost benchmarking.
Identify and qualify global suppliers who drive innovation, competitiveness, and value.
Manage supplier analysis, the qualification process, and performance improvement initiatives.
Lead supplier discussions focused on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and value enhancement.
Stay ahead of global market shifts, cost drivers, and industry trends.
Identify innovation opportunities and share insights with key stakeholders.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to support innovation and reformulation needs.
Collaborate with internal teams on negotiations, contract development, pricing structures, commercial terms, and issue resolution.
Prepare and analyze RFQs/RFPs, cost models, and pricing assessments.
Support sustainability initiatives, including bio-based materials, reduced environmental impact, and responsible sourcing.
Collaborate with other departments to transition the capital sourcing processes from tactical to strategic.
Implement Strategic Sourcing best practices & processes into the capital sourcing process to drive value.
Identify global strategic and non-strategic suppliers who have the ability to deliver best net value, product development, innovation, and competitiveness requirements.
Negotiate terms & conditions, Performance Specifications, Acceptance Criteria, Liquidated Damages, Payment Terms and implement appropriate contracts and/or purchase order terms of sale with suppliers where applicable.