Senior CAPEX Buyer

ALTEN Technology USA•Troy, MI

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities supporting major CAPEX investments, plant expansion initiatives, and industrial equipment projects across North America. The successful candidate will lead sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost management activities while partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Industrial Project teams. The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous procurement professional with strong experience in industrial equipment purchasing, project-based sourcing, supplier negotiations, and capital expenditure management within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement, or Industrial Project environments.
8+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement experience
Significant experience supporting CAPEX and industrial investment projects
Experience sourcing and negotiating for industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, automation, or production assets
Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience
Proven project management capabilities
Experience collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams
Strong cost analysis and commercial evaluation skills
Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
Ability to create and deliver executive-level presentations
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and become productive quickly
Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience
Plant expansion, brownfield, or manufacturing growth project experience
Exposure to industrial building, facilities, or infrastructure-related procurement
Experience supporting multiple sites or large-scale capital programs
Background in industrial project organizations
Knowledge of automation, robotics, assembly systems, or manufacturing technologies
Previous leadership or team coordination experience
Experience within Tier 1 automotive suppliers or large manufacturing organizations
Engineering or technical background complementing procurement expertise

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement activities for manufacturing equipment and industrial systems
Manage RFQ, RFP, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution
Support capital investment projects from planning through implementation
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, timing, and operational requirements
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering
Partner with Industrial Project teams to support plant expansion, capacity increase, and manufacturing investment initiatives
Participate in project planning, budgeting, procurement scheduling, and implementation activities
Ensure procurement milestones align with overall project timelines
Support project teams throughout equipment installation and launch phases
Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers for capital equipment and industrial services
Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements
Manage supplier performance and ensure delivery commitments are achieved
Build long-term supplier partnerships supporting future investments
Negotiate contracts, purchase agreements, and commercial terms
Evaluate total cost of ownership and financial impacts of sourcing decisions
Mitigate commercial and supply chain risks associated with large capital projects
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures
Perform detailed cost analysis and benchmarking activities
Support capital expenditure forecasting and project budgeting efforts
Prepare business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations
Track purchasing performance, savings, and project financial metrics
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and Industrial Project teams
Support technical and commercial evaluations during supplier selection
Participate in project reviews and stakeholder meetings
Act as the procurement representative within major CAPEX initiatives
Manage multiple sourcing activities and project priorities simultaneously
Monitor procurement schedules and proactively address project risks
Support successful implementation of capital projects across multiple locations
Ensure deliverables are completed within project timelines