Lead Category Manager, Capital Expenditures (CapEx) & G&A Services

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. 

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager focused on Capital Expenditures and indirect spend to support Divergent's rapid growth and expansion initiatives. This individual will lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across multiple capital projects and initiatives, including manufacturing equipment, facility investments, and support for our new factory. The role is intentionally flexible, and this person will assist wherever company priorities require, including additional G&A categories such as engineering support services, marketing, HR, consulting, and training. Support for construction-related sourcing may be added as business needs evolve.

The ideal candidate has strong CapEx procurement experience, including equipment sourcing, capital project budgeting, and commercial negotiations, and has also worked across a variety of G&A service categories. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will work closely with our Facilities, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams, while helping scale a world class procurement organization.

The Role

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead sourcing and procurement for multiple concurrent capital projects, including manufacturing equipment, facility investments, and other capital initiatives, with additional support for the new factory
• Manage end to end sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, scope development, bid leveling, and supplier selection
• Negotiate commercial agreements, including capital equipment purchases, MSAs, SOWs, facility service and maintenance agreements, and professional services agreements
• Support capital planning and project budgeting by providing market insights, cost benchmarks, and lead time visibility
• Drive cost savings, schedule improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability across capital projects
• Support procurement across additional G&A categories, including engineering support services, marketing, HR, consulting, training, travel, and general corporate services
• Provide flexible support to the procurement team and shift focus as business priorities evolve
• Provide backup and support for construction related sourcing and contracting as business needs evolve

Supplier & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, responsiveness, scalability, and overall business value
• Monitor supplier performance, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure successful execution of awarded work
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner to Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal, and other corporate functions
• Collaborate cross-functionally on budgeting, forecasting, operational planning, and procurement strategy
• Balance cost, quality, speed, scalability, and risk in sourcing decisions

Procurement Operations & Process Improvement

• Support the development and scaling of procurement processes, systems, and best practices
• Improve procurement efficiency, spend visibility, supplier governance, and reporting
• Work flexibly across multiple indirect categories within a collaborative, cross-trained team

Key Performance Metrics

• Achievement of cost savings and value creation targets
• Supplier performance and sourcing execution across assigned projects and categories
• Procurement cycle time and process efficiency improvements
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness
• Contract compliance and supplier risk management
• Responsiveness to shifting business priorities and timelines

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing projects and supplier negotiations with minimal oversight
• Experience leading sourcing from requirements gathering through contract execution and supplier performance management
• Strong experience negotiating capital equipment agreements, MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Experience with CapEx procurement, such as manufacturing equipment, factory startups or expansions, or capital project support, strongly preferred
• Experience sourcing G&A services, such as engineering support, marketing, HR, consulting, and training, strongly preferred
• Exposure to construction related procurement, such as contractor proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders, a plus
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, or high growth technology environments preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments
• Working knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP or similar tier-1 cloud systems

Work Environment

• This role is based primarily onsite in Torrance, CA

What We Offer Our Regular, Full-Time Employees:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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