Procurement Manager – CapEx

Lee Kum Kee USA

CapEx Procurement Manager at Lee Kum Kee developing sourcing strategies and managing procurement lifecycle for capital expenditures. Collaborating with global teams and internal stakeholders in compliance with regulations.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeNewnan • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute CapEx category sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and deliver quality outcomes.
Lead the full procurement lifecycle – from RFI/RFQ/RFP through PO creation, invoice resolution, and supplier relationship management.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, QA, and Sales to support the successful planning and execution of capital investments.
Build and leverage supplier and market intelligence as a source of innovation and competitive advantage.
Negotiate and manage multi-year contracts, with a strong command of contract structures, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
Manage functional KPIs and report savings in alignment with procurement finance.
Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis throughout the CapEx project lifecycle.
Lead proactive stakeholder engagement, early-stage risk identification, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure on-time project delivery in compliance with local regulations.
Deliver a high level of service to both internal partners and external suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in procurement, engineering, or a related discipline.
7+ years of direct experience in Capital Expenditure (CapEx) procurement.
Deep knowledge of procurement systems and CapEx/MRO sourcing, including international equipment procurement (import and export).
Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts and clearly communicate risk to business stakeholders.
Strong project management skills with a track record of driving initiatives to completion in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly assess and solve complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Comfort operating independently and cross-functionally, with an entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented approach.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Bilingual Mandarin or Cantonese – a strong plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
Two (2) Weeks Vacation
Ten (10) Paid Holidays
Five (5) Sick Days
Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
And More!

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Hard Skills & Tools

CapEx procurementprocurement lifecycleRFIRFQRFPPO creationTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysiscontract negotiationrisk identificationsourcing strategies

Soft Skills

project managementanalytical mindsetcommunication skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationentrepreneurial approachsolutions-orientedservice orientationindependent operation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in Operations ManagementBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Economics