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Global Supply Manager- Capital Expenditures
amperesand • Reno, Nevada, United States
No Relocation
Posted: August 4, 2026
Job Description
Role Summary
As Amperesand's Global Supply Manager for Capital Expenditures, you will own the end-to-end sourcing and procurement strategy for the capital investments that power our growth, from manufacturing equipment and test infrastructure to factory buildout and construction. You will be a key partner in shaping how Amperesand builds and equips its facilities, ensuring we acquire the right assets, from the right suppliers, at the right cost and timeline.
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing, evaluation, and procurement of high-value capital equipment including power electronics manufacturing equipment, test systems, and precision manufacturing assets
- Develop and manage multi-year capital procurement roadmaps aligned with production scale-up plans and NPI milestones
- Negotiate and execute contracts with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing, delivery terms, warranty provisions, and service agreements
- Conduct TCO modeling across equipment lifecycle; evaluate make-vs-buy options and qualify new capital assets in close coordination with engineering and operations
- Own sourcing and contracting for indirect spend categories including tooling, calibration services, test and measurement equipment, and engineering services
- Manage procurement for facility construction, fit-out, and equipment installation across Amperesand's manufacturing hubs; ensure timelines align with facility readiness and capital project schedules
- Optimize total cost across all Capex categories, base cost, tariffs, logistics, lead time, and quality, in coordination with finance, engineering, and operations
- Support full program and integration cycle for manufacturing equipment all the way through equipment deployment coordination (FAT, SAT)
- Assess market trends, equipment lead times, and supply risks; build mitigation strategies to ensure program readiness
- Build tools and processes to provide visibility into Capex spend, asset readiness, cost reduction opportunities, and supplier performance
- Track and report on KPIs including capital spend vs. budget, delivery performance, TCO, and supplier quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in capital procurement, supply chain, or program management with a track record of managing complex, high-value sourcing initiatives
- Substantial experience sourcing capital equipment and/or managing construction or facility procurement; background in electrical power products or advanced manufacturing is a strong plus
- Experience in a startup or NPI-stage environment with the ability to build processes from the ground up
- Strong financial acumen, fluent in TCO modeling, capital budgeting, and Capex approval processes
- Exceptional negotiation skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supplier contracts
- Ability to work across functions, prioritize under pressure, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
Additional Content
Role Summary
As Amperesand's Global Supply Manager for Capital Expenditures, you will own the end-to-end sourcing and procurement strategy for the capital investments that power our growth, from manufacturing equipment and test infrastructure to factory buildout and construction. You will be a key partner in shaping how Amperesand builds and equips its facilities, ensuring we acquire the right assets, from the right suppliers, at the right cost and timeline.
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing, evaluation, and procurement of high-value capital equipment including power electronics manufacturing equipment, test systems, and precision manufacturing assets
- Develop and manage multi-year capital procurement roadmaps aligned with production scale-up plans and NPI milestones
- Negotiate and execute contracts with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing, delivery terms, warranty provisions, and service agreements
- Conduct TCO modeling across equipment lifecycle; evaluate make-vs-buy options and qualify new capital assets in close coordination with engineering and operations
- Own sourcing and contracting for indirect spend categories including tooling, calibration services, test and measurement equipment, and engineering services
- Manage procurement for facility construction, fit-out, and equipment installation across Amperesand's manufacturing hubs; ensure timelines align with facility readiness and capital project schedules
- Optimize total cost across all Capex categories, base cost, tariffs, logistics, lead time, and quality, in coordination with finance, engineering, and operations
- Support full program and integration cycle for manufacturing equipment all the way through equipment deployment coordination (FAT, SAT)
- Assess market trends, equipment lead times, and supply risks; build mitigation strategies to ensure program readiness
- Build tools and processes to provide visibility into Capex spend, asset readiness, cost reduction opportunities, and supplier performance
- Track and report on KPIs including capital spend vs. budget, delivery performance, TCO, and supplier quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in capital procurement, supply chain, or program management with a track record of managing complex, high-value sourcing initiatives
- Substantial experience sourcing capital equipment and/or managing construction or facility procurement; background in electrical power products or advanced manufacturing is a strong plus
- Experience in a startup or NPI-stage environment with the ability to build processes from the ground up
- Strong financial acumen, fluent in TCO modeling, capital budgeting, and Capex approval processes
- Exceptional negotiation skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supplier contracts
- Ability to work across functions, prioritize under pressure, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.