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Lumilens is seeking an experienced Director of Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement to lead strategy, negotiation, and execution of all capital equipment purchases across the organization. This high-impact leadership role manages millions of dollars in annual capital spend, supplier relationships, and processes ensuring equipment is delivered on time, at the right cost, and to specification.
You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Facilities to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, manage a portfolio of equipment vendors, and drive cost savings and risk reduction across the capital equipment lifecycle from specification through installation and warranty support.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing category strategies for capital equipment (production/manufacturing, lab/test, tooling) aligned with business growth and capital budgets. You will identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base; negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and service agreements; and build long-term strategic partnerships with key OEMs and equipment vendors.
You'll lead complex negotiations for capital equipment purchases including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, installation/commissioning support, spare parts, and service level agreements. Partner with Finance to build, track, and manage the capital equipment budget, providing forecasting, spend analysis, and ROI justification for major purchases.
Manage supply risk including single-source exposure, lead times, and geopolitical/tariff exposure while ensuring procurement activities comply with company policy, export controls, and regulatory requirements. Build and continuously improve procurement processes, approval workflows, and sourcing playbooks; leverage procurement/ERP systems for visibility and reporting.
Establish KPIs and scorecards to track supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and after-sales support. Hire, mentor, and manage a team of buyers/sourcing specialists as the function scales. Identify and deliver measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total-cost-of-ownership improvements.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field. 10+ years progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with 3–5 years focused on capital equipment. Proven track record negotiating large, complex capital equipment contracts. Strong technical fluency reading equipment specifications and engaging with engineering teams. Deep understanding of capital equipment lifecycle: RFQ/RFP processes, vendor qualification, contract structuring, installation/commissioning, warranty management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing capital budgets and building cost justification/ROI models.
Preferred: Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or equipment engineering. International sourcing and multi-region supplier relationship management. Import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs processes knowledge. People management experience leading sourcing or buyer teams.
