A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
Capital Procurement Manager
Arconic
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Lafayette, Indiana
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/25/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Arconic is currently in search of a Capital Procurement Manager to join our Rolled Products North America Team based out of Lafayette, IN.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Job Summary:
The Capital Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the procurement of capital goods and services to support the organization's strategic investment initiatives. This role ensures the effective sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of high-value equipment, construction services, and technology systems, while aligning with budgetary goals, project timelines, and compliance standards.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of capital project lifecycles, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams. The Capital Procurement Manager will also be instrumental in developing supplier relationships, managing risk, and driving cost optimization strategies.
In this role, you will:
Develop and execute procurement strategies for capital projects in alignment with organizational objectives
Lead sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation processes for capital expenditures
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical teams to define specifications and procurement timelines
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and project specific compliance criteria
Monitor supplier performance and manage vendor relationships to ensure project success
Ensure adherence to internal controls, legal requirements, and industry standards
Analyze spanet trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
Prepare and present procurement reports and forecasts to senior leadership
Proactively identify and drive cost reduction initiatives
Perform commercial evaluations and assist with technical evaluations leading to an award recommendation
Work directly with legal personnel to create the required contract documents
Identify and qualify suppliers with expertise in supplying industrial manufacturing equipment
Identify and qualify suppliers with expertise in industrial construction
Conduct spanet analyses on materials, products, and services associated with capital projects
Work to minimize the number of "single source" purchase orders
Lead the efforts to resolve any disputes that may arise between the project team and suppliers
Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills that foster developing creative solutions and support the business mission
Assist in value engineering exercises to obtain the lowest cost for the desired capital solution
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while achieving key business objectives
Travel as required to suppliers and project sites (