CAPEX Global Category Manager - Indirect

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing of technical equipment, services, or CAPEX-related projects
• Experience with CAPEX categories is an advantage
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional and international projects
• Experience working with technical stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, operations) is an advantage
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
• Fluency in English is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement, and drive global category strategies for CAPEX and selected indirect categories, in alignment with overall procurement and business objectives
• Manage sourcing activities related to technical equipment, machinery, and service contracts across multiple regions
• Take full end-to-end ownership of assigned categories, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, pricing, lead times, and performance management
• Drive cost optimization and value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives, standardization, and supplier consolidation
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to support CAPEX projects and ensure alignment with technical and business requirements
• Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships, including evaluation of new suppliers and technologies
• Monitor supplier markets, industry trends, and innovations in equipment and technical services
• Support global CAPEX planning and investment projects from sourcing perspective

About the position

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.