01Overview
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and implement CAPEX sourcing strategies with an emphasis on low-cost country sourcing.
- Lead end-to-end procurement for machinery, production lines, tooling, construction, and engineering services.
- Conduct global market analysis to identify cost-competitive suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers from low-cost regions.
- Negotiate long-term supply agreements, contracts, and project-based procurement packages.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver CAPEX cost savings and value improvement targets.
- Conduct TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), cost breakdown, and should-cost analysis for equipment and projects.
- Mitigate supplier risks (financial stability, logistics, geopolitical, compliance).
Project & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to define technical specifications and procurement requirements.
- Support cross-functional project execution for current plant setups, facility upgrades, and capacity expansion.
Process, Governance & Compliance
- Implement procurement best practices and sourcing processes across regions.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, ethics, and sustainability standards.
- Leverage digital procurement tools and analytics for transparency and performance tracking.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering
- Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience:
- 4-10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in CAPEX procurement.
- Proven track record in low-cost country sourcing
- Experience managing large-scale capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of CAPEX categories (machinery, construction, engineering, Packaging, IT).
- Excellent negotiation and supplier development skills.
- Financial acumen: cost modeling, TCO, and investment analysis.
- Project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage global supplier relationships and cross-cultural interactions. .
