Job Description
The Senior Sourcing Category Lead will lead the full lifecycle of capital equipment sourcing, including defining sourcing strategies, managing RFQs, evaluating technical and commercial proposals, selecting suppliers, and negotiating commercial terms. The role will partner closely with Engineering and Operations to translate technical requirements into competitive sourcing events and optimized total cost of ownership. This position will drive supplier selection decisions, negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service agreements, and delivery schedules, and ensure suppliers meet quality, lead‑time, and performance expectations. The role will also support cost optimization initiatives, identify savings opportunities, and balance near‑term project needs with long‑term supplier strategy. In addition, the role will work cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Project Management, and site stakeholders to ensure alignment on budgets, CAPEX approvals, risk mitigation, and execution timelines. Strong stakeholder communication, organization, and project management skills are critical, as multiple sourcing events and projects will run in parallel.
