Manager, OCS Capital Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements. We’re looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and contract strategy for capital equipment, parts, services, and construction projects. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of capital projects across business expansion, maintenance, and development initiatives, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and project efficiency through best-in-class sourcing and contract management practices. This role reports to the Global Capital Team Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in capital sourcing, project procurement, and contract administration
- Experience supporting large capital-intensive projects
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, TCO, risk management, supplier cost analysis, and work breakdown structures
- Hands-on experience with RFP/RFQ development, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Understanding of multiple contract models, including fixed price, lump sum, GMP, turnkey, cost-plus, time & materials, and unit price
- Ability to interpret technical scopes of work and work effectively in complex manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with complex manufacturing equipment, automation, fabrication, machining, or assembly
- CPSM, C.P.M., or PMP certification
- Experience developing should-cost models and leading project team workshops
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing for capital equipment, construction, and related services
- Develop sourcing strategies for major capital projects from planning through execution
- Manage bid and tender processes, including RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, and award decisions
- Negotiate and administer a variety of contract types, ensuring scope, quality, schedule, and performance expectations are met
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Trade Compliance
- Drive capital cost reduction, supplier performance, risk management, and project controls
- Lead supplier performance reviews, claims/disputes resolution, warranty administration, and contract closeout
- Support project teams with best practices in sourcing, contract administration, TCO analysis, and cost reduction
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
