Category Manager, CAPEX
Primient · Decatur, Illinois, United States
Category Manager, CAPEX | Primient
About PrimientPrimient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the RoleThe Senior Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX (Category Manager) provides advanced sourcing, contracting, analytics, and supplier management support to Sr. Manager, Category Procurement while independently managing low-to-medium complexity sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships. This role acts as a subject matter expert for procurement processes, systems, and category administration.
- Strategic Sourcing Support: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across a broad range of goods and services by analyzing market conditions, business requirements, supplier capabilities, risk factors, and total cost considerations. Assist in the planning and execution of sourcing events and sourcing recommendations.- Work with plant and engineering stakeholders to develop clear technical and commercial scopes for RFQs.
- Lead CAPEX RFQ process for bids ranging from $250K up to $10M dollars. Responsibility for multiple plant locations in North America.
- Provide commercial bid analyses and participate with plant and engineering stakeholders in final award decisions.
- Present team “Recommendations to Award” to senior leadership to obtain approval of the award.
- Procurement Analysis: Conduct spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market research; develop cost models and sourcing recommendations; and prepare reports, presentations, business cases, and savings analyses to support procurement decisions.
- Contract Administration: Conduct RFQs, draft, negotiate pricing and terms and draft administer contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation; coordinate reviews with Legal, Finance, and key stakeholders; and monitor contract compliance, renewal requirements, and expiration dates to support risk mitigation and business continuity. Lead development of Master Service Agreements with strategic Capex contractors and suppliers who perform work on both time & material and lump sum basis. Negotiate rates and material costs and markups. Work with Primient Legal and suppliers to finalize mutually acceptable terms and conditions for CAPEX and Labor & Services contracts.
- Supplier Management: Manage day-to-day supplier communications, monitor supplier performance metrics and service levels, support supplier onboarding and issue resolution, and assist in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as the primary Procurement escalation point for delivery, quality, and cost issues with contractors.
- Project & Initiative Support: Support capital projects and procurement initiatives by coordinating and leading sourcing activities, project timelines, supplier deliverables, and savings tracking. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and achievement of procurement and project objectives. For larger CAPEX projects, assist engineers and other project managers in development of project procurement plans to ensure that Primient procurement policies are being followed.
- Process Improvement & Compliance: Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems, and data quality; support procurement technology and reporting tools; and assist with audits, compliance reviews, and policy adherence activities.
About You
Knowledge
- Procurement processes and sourcing methodologies
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and operations personnel at all levels in the organization.
- Working knowledge of capital budgeting and project management (preferred)
- Ability to work on complex technical bids and serve as the commercial liaison between suppliers and engineering stakeholders.
- Contract administration practices
- Negotiation skills, preferably related to capital project awards.
- Strong procurement/business analytical skills.
- RFQ preparation and execution
- Spend analysis and procurement reporting
- Supplier onboarding and management procedures
- Procurement systems and technologies
- Procurement compliance requirements
- Project coordination fundamentals
Required and Preferred Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (required)
- CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., or equivalent certification (one or more preferred)
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or analytics certification (preferred)
- Lean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt (preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience
- 3-5 years of procurement experience (required)
- Experience supporting sourcing events and contract administration
- Experience with spend analysis and reporting
- Experience with making presentations to senior management.
- Experience with leading sourcing events for capital projects
- Experience supporting designated categories (preferred)
- ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
- Supplier performance management experience (preferred)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $86,993.60 - $108,742.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & CulturePrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our asp