Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement Director

The role

The Director of Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement leads the strategy, negotiation, and execution of all capital equipment purchases. This role manages supplier relationships and processes to ensure equipment is delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the right specification.

What you will do

• Develop and execute category strategies for capital equipment.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to define technical specifications and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Lead complex negotiations for capital equipment purchases.
• Partner with Finance to build, track, and manage the capital equipment budget.
• Manage supply risk and ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Build and improve procurement processes, approval workflows, and sourcing playbooks.
• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of buyers/sourcing specialists.
• Establish KPIs and scorecards to track supplier performance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• 3–5 years focused specifically on capital equipment.
• Proven track record negotiating large, complex capital equipment contracts.
• Strong technical fluency to read equipment specifications and engage with engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of the capital equipment lifecycle.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing capital budgets and building cost justification/ROI models.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or equipment engineering.
• Experience sourcing internationally and managing supplier relationships across regions.
• Familiarity with import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs processes as they relate to capital equipment.
• People management experience leading a sourcing or buyer team.

About the company

lumilens is seeking an experienced Director of Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement to lead the strategy, negotiation, and execution of all capital equipment purchases across the organization.