Divergent Lead Category Manager responsible for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for Capital Expenditures and G&A services. The role supports multiple capital projects and assists with procurement across various categories.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Lead sourcing and procurement for multiple concurrent capital projects, including manufacturing equipment, facility investments, and other capital initiatives, with additional support for the new factory
Manage end to end sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, scope development, bid leveling, and supplier selection
Negotiate commercial agreements, including capital equipment purchases, MSAs, SOWs, facility service and maintenance agreements, and professional services agreements
Support capital planning and project budgeting by providing market insights, cost benchmarks, and lead time visibility
Drive cost savings, schedule improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability across capital projects
Support procurement across additional G&A categories, including engineering support services, marketing, HR, consulting, training, travel, and general corporate services
Provide flexible support to the procurement team and shift focus as business priorities evolve
Provide backup and support for construction related sourcing and contracting as business needs evolve
Supplier & Stakeholder Partnership
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, responsiveness, scalability, and overall business value
Monitor supplier performance, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure successful execution of awarded work
Qualification
Experience with CapEx procurementExperience sourcing G&A servicesExperience in manufacturingStrong stakeholder managementWork Environment$126
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management
Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing projects and supplier negotiations with minimal oversight
Experience leading sourcing from requirements gathering through contract execution and supplier performance management
Strong experience negotiating capital equipment agreements, MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, and other commercial contracts
Experience with CapEx procurement, such as manufacturing equipment, factory startups or expansions, or capital project support, strongly preferred
Experience sourcing G&A services, such as engineering support, marketing, HR, consulting, and training, strongly preferred
Exposure to construction related procurement, such as contractor proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders, a plus
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, or high growth technology environments preferred
Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP or similar tier-1 cloud systems
Work Environment
This role is based primarily onsite in Torrance, CA
