Global Category Manager - Capital Projects Strategic Procurement

Alkegen•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alkegen is a leading specialty materials company focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. The Global Category Manager - Capital Projects Strategic Procurement is responsible for leading and executing the strategic procurement of capital projects worldwide. This includes sourcing construction services, capital equipment, and all other Capex-related expenditures, ensuring optimal total cost of ownership, supplier risk management, and alignment with business objectives. As a key procurement leader, this role will drive strategic supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, enforce best practices, look to minimize risk and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal and Operations) to support Alkegen’s growth and operational excellence. This position requires an individual who is an analytical and strategic thinker who is financially savvy with strong business acumen. The ability to discuss technical materials and services supplied to the industry. Demonstrated creative problem solving and leadership capability to make effective and timely decisions. Results‐oriented with strong commercial acumen. Demonstrated ability to create/identify and capture savings opportunities. Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills are necessary. Strong listening skills are required. Ability to facilitate teamwork internationally and across cultures.

Requirements

Strategic Capital Equipment category management experience with a minimum of 5 years in a global organization with multi-site, multi-process continuous manufacturing operations across the Americas and international geographies.
A B.S./B.A. degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline is required and/or professional body qualification (ISM CPSM / MCPIS / ASCM CSCP).
Analytical and strategic thinker who is financially savvy with strong business acumen.
Ability to discuss technical materials and services supplied to the industry.
Demonstrated creative problem solving and leadership capability to make effective and timely decisions.
Results‐oriented with strong commercial acumen.
Demonstrated ability to create/identify and capture savings opportunities.
Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills are necessary.
Strong listening skills are required.
Ability to facilitate teamwork internationally and across cultures.

Nice To Haves

Experience of FIDIC/NEC/JCT model form contracts.
A second language would be viewed favorably.
A Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement or an MBA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in capital expenditure procurement, providing strategic guidance on supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
Develop and execute global procurement strategies for Capex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving cost efficiencies.
Lead the development and implementation of standardized Capex sourcing processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and best-practice adoption across all regions.
Conduct spend analysis and establish procurement plans, including contract grouping, supplier consolidation, and process improvements at the plant/site level.
Develop and manage RFQs (Request for Quotations), analyze supplier proposals, and lead sourcing decisions to maximize business value.
Lead complex contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing, commercial terms, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive supplier performance management, ensuring key project milestones and financial objectives are met while addressing any performance gaps.
Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure procurement strategies align with technical and operational requirements.
Manage supplier relationship governance, including performance tracking, compliance enforcement, and long-term partnership development.
Support regional procurement teams in direct and indirect sourcing activities, fostering global collaboration and alignment.
Provide procurement leadership and mentorship, contributing to a high-performance culture within the global procurement function.