Lead Buyer (Capital Projects) - $83/hr W2

📍 Vacaville, CA - Hybrid | West Coast Remote Considered

Are you an experienced Buyer with deep capital project procurement expertise? We're hiring a Lead Buyer (Level III) to support major growth capital projects across the Americas - projects ranging from $10M to $500M.

This is a hands‑on player/manager role supporting strategic expansion initiatives and new manufacturing capacity buildouts. If you thrive in a high-impact environment and enjoy partnering across engineering, project management, and supplier networks, this could be your next big move.

⭐ Work Arrangement

• Highly preferred: Local to Vacaville, CA - 3 days onsite
• Bay Area candidates: Open to 1-2 days onsite per week
• West Coast remote considered: Must be able to travel onsite at least 1x per month

💰 Compensation: Up to $83/hr W2

What You'll Do

• Develop purchasing strategies and oversee procurement for large-scale capital projects
• Lead procurement activities for equipment, systems, services, and engineering support
• Manage RFPs, contract negotiations, and end-to-end sourcing processes
• Serve as the primary supplier-facing contact for assigned projects
• Identify, manage, and mitigate supply chain risks
• Partner with Project Management on performance metrics and supplier accountability
• Collaborate with Global Category Management to implement sourcing strategies
• Track and report savings, cost reductions, and project procurement KPIs
• Review and negotiate supplier change orders
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance Capex Procurement efficiency
• Help staff procurement resources as new projects launch

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Purchasing, or Construction
• Experience in capex-heavy industries (pharma, oil & gas, tech, manufacturing, etc.)
• Strong commercial background in capital or construction procurement (or sales)
• Preferred: CIPS, Six Sigma, Project Management certifications
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and contract development skills
• Skilled in project management and procurement leadership
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Analytical thinker with strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Oracle Unifier

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a strategic Buyer who thrives in complex capital project environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to help drive major growth initiatives across the Americas.