Sourcing Specialist – Lab and R&D Equipment

The Sourcing Specialist - Lab and R&D Equipment is a senior individual contributor responsible for executing mid-complexity (Tier 2) and select low-complexity (Tier 3) sourcing projects end-to-end within the Sourcing Center of Excellence (SCoE), with a specialization in Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Lab and R&D equipment. The role delivers disciplined sourcing execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance-compliant outcomes. This position executes CapEx and R&D equipment sourcing projects end-to-end within the SCoE, delivering high-quality execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance-compliant outcomes. This role does not own category strategy, capital planning, or people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for Lab and R&D equipment, including RFx development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, and award support.
• Apply appropriate sourcing approaches (RFP, competitive bidding, benchmarking, targeted negotiation) based on defined tiering, risk, and investment thresholds.
• Serve as the primary execution point of contact for equipment stakeholders and suppliers during sourcing events.
• Support commercial negotiations in alignment with approved frameworks; partner with Legal and the Contracting CoE as required.
• Ensure sourcing documentation, approvals (CARs, PRs, and associated artifacts), and handoffs are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Embed risk awareness into sourcing execution, including supplier capability, delivery risk, commercial exposure, and lifecycle considerations.
• Support post-award activities, including supplier onboarding and handoff to Operations or Project teams.
• Build and maintain deep specialization in lab and R&D Capex equipment sourcing; contribute to playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manufacturing equipment and production tools
• Lab and R&D equipment
• Build to print custom parts for R&D pilot enablement
• Test, inspection, and metrology equipment
• Specialty equipment supporting facilities, labs, and engineering environments
• Equipment-related services directly tied to capital purchases (installation and start-up support)

Out of scope: CapEx portfolio strategy, Facilities and construction sourcing

Primary Interfaces

• Engineering, Manufacturing, Lab, R&D and Facilities stakeholders
• Equipment suppliers and OEMs
• Sourcing CoE Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Managers / Category teams (as needed)
• Legal / Contracting CoE
• Finance (CapEx governance and Value Capture)
• Risk / TPRM

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven over 10 years of relevant experience executing sourcing projects for Lab and R&D equipment, or engineering-related spend.
• Strong RFx execution, supplier communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong exposure to Procurement systems and engineering drawings and Specs
• Ability to operate independently within a governance-driven, tiered sourcing model.
• Demonstrated judgment in managing supplier risk, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Preferred:

• Experience sourcing Lab and R&D equipment in manufacturing, lab, or engineering environments.
• Exposure to Capital Approval Request (CAR) driven processes.
• Experience operating in multi-site or global enterprise environments.