Sr Technical Business Developer, Capital Equipment and Strategic Sourcing

Overview

As a Senior Technical Business Developer, you will serve as a key individual contributor and subject matter expert for capital equipment sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from supplier identification and RFQ execution through contract award and delivery—for high‑value equipment, automation systems, tooling, and more. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will be a technical procurement authority and partner closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure material readiness and targets are met, while establishing procurement standards and mentoring sourcing managers.

• Own end‑to‑end capital equipment sourcing across multiple product portfolios, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, total cost of ownership modeling, and award decisions for equipment, automation systems, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Lead complex negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers, structuring commercial agreements covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, SLAs, and long‑lead‑time components, and managing the full contract lifecycle.
• Develop sourcing frameworks and operating procedures that scale, supporting and mentoring sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews, and mitigate supply‑chain risks through dual‑sourcing strategies and contingency planning.
• Align equipment procurement timelines with site milestones, serving as a procurement subject‑matter expert in cross‑functional planning forums and influencing leadership on strategic sourcing decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in an industrial or technical environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs or construction contractors for agreements of significant value.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures.
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction.

• MBA or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in automation, semiconductors, high‑tech, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience managing significant CAPEX budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results.
• Experience mentoring or guiding cross‑functional teams in a technical product development environment.
• Ability to influence leadership on strategic sourcing and investment decisions.

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