Operational Buyer Indirect III

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.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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