CAPEX Procurement Manager; Construction & Equipment

Industrial manufacturing and metalworking industries is seeking a specialized CAPEX Procurement Manager to drive the purchasing and contract management for our new greenfield metal smelting facility.

Base salary $100k ~ $150k / annual

This role is entirely focused on Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)—specifically the sourcing of construction services, heavy machinery, and plant equipment.

• CAPEX Sourcing:
  Identify, evaluate, and select vendors for large-scale capital equipment, machinery, and facility construction services.
• Contract Management:
  Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, drafting, and execution for complex, high-value construction and equipment agreements.
• Vendor Relations:
  Build and maintain strategic relationships with general contractors, engineering firms, and equipment manufacturers.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Work closely with the engineering and project management teams to ensure procurement timelines align with construction schedules and technical specifications.
• Cost Control &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Monitor project budgets, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering, construction.
• 7+ years of dedicated procurement experience, with a strong emphasis on CAPEX, construction projects, and heavy industrial machinery.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts for greenfield manufacturing or industrial plant build-outs.
• Strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of construction/engineering contract structures.
• Ability to thrive in a newly established division, acting as the primary subject matter expert for CAPEX procurement.
• * Experience in raw material or direct supply chain procurement is secondary to construction/CAPEX expertise for this role.

Paid time off

Work Location:

Chicago, IL

Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.