Senior Buyer Capex

Why you should join

The Senior CAPEX Buyer is responsible for managing all capital expenditure (CAPEX) procurement activities across North Africa within the Indirect Procurement organization. This includes the purchasing of machines, industrial equipment, and technical assets while ensuring alignment with corporate sourcing strategy, cost optimization, and compliance standards.The role requires close collaboration with engineering, finance, and operations, as well as active engagement with the Sourcing Committee. The Senior CAPEX Buyer will negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies, and provide regular reporting to management and regional stakeholders.

Your Main Tasks

Procurement & Sourcing

Manage end-to-end procurement of machines, equipment, and CAPEX-related investments in North Africa.
Run tenders (RFQ/RFP/RFI/SAR), conduct benchmarking, and analyze total cost of ownership (TCO).
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional objectives.
Ensure supplier selection and approvals are compliant with NASO/TE Connectivity policies.

Supplier & Contract Management

Negotiate pricing, delivery, and service agreements with equipment suppliers.
Build a qualified supplier panel for CAPEX in North Africa.
Ensure contract drafting and validation with sourcing and legal teams.
Monitor supplier performance and compliance to contractual terms.

Sourcing Committee & Stakeholder Collaboration

Prepare business cases and cost justifications for Sourcing Committee approval.
Act as the main interface for CAPEX sourcing projects with Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
Provide transparency, documentation, and alignment in all sourcing decisions.

Reporting & Performance

Track and report CAPEX procurement performance, savings, and risks.
Support financial planning by providing CAPEX forecasts and budget alignment.
Present regular updates to management and regional/global procurement leadership.

Your Ideal Background

Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.
3/5+ years in procurement, with minimum 2 years in CAPEX buying (machines/equipment).
Experience in North Africa or emerging markets procurement preferred.
Proven track record of supplier negotiations, contracts, and cost savings.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Financial acumen for CAPEX/TCO analysis.
Excellent stakeholder management (engineering, finance, leadership).
Proficiency in ERP/procurement tools (SAP preferred).
Fluency in English and French

Key Competencies:

Strategic mindset with focus on value creation.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Analytical and detail-oriented.
Cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Integrity, compliance, and accountability.

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