Capital & Engineering Procurement Manager

USG

Capital & Engineering Procurement Manager overseeing strategic sourcing for USG’s engineering projects across North America. Engaging with stakeholders and managing procurement lifecycle effectively.

Posted 4/30/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,920 - $134,520 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute sourcing activities for major capital projects, including capital equipment, engineered systems, construction-related scopes, and technical services
Drive end‑to‑end RFP/RFQ processes: scope development, supplier prequalification, bid evaluations, alignment discussions, and award recommendations
Remain actively involved through ordering, change management, and commercial closeout
Lead direct, hands-on negotiations with suppliers on pricing, commercial terms, risk allocation, warranties, schedule, liquidated damages, and long-term service provisions
Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts in close collaboration with Legal, Risk, Finance, and project stakeholders
Issue well-structured, unambiguous, and “waterproof” purchase orders that clearly reflect negotiated commercial and contractual terms
Act as the commercial owner for assigned capital projects, proactively identifying and mitigating financial, contractual, and execution risks
Apply strong total cost of ownership thinking, balancing price, risk, schedule, and long‑term value
Support disciplined change-order evaluation and negotiations during project execution
Maintain a strong understanding of global capital equipment and EPC supplier markets, cost drivers, and capacity constraints
Build effective relationships with strategic OEMs, contractors, and service providers while maintaining commercial objectivity
Serve as the day-to-day procurement partner to Engineering and Project Management teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (advanced degree a plus)
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles with direct responsibility for capital projects and engineered equipment
Proven track record with complex sourcing events and hands-on negotiations
Strong experience with contract language & structure development
Strong working knowledge of capital project delivery models (EPC, EPCM, OEM-direct, design‑bid‑build)
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage complexity, and drive outcomes in a matrixed manufacturing environment
Willingness to travel to project sites and key suppliers as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan
additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity
paid time off and paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingRFPRFQcontract negotiationchange managementtotal cost of ownershipcontract language developmentcapital project delivery modelsprocurementcommercial terms

Soft Skills

negotiationrelationship buildingindependent operationcomplexity managementoutcome drivingcommercial objectivity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in Business