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Procurement manager

St Albans
Premier Foods
Procurement manager
Posted: 6h ago
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Procurement Manager - Capex

Homebased

Permanent

As our next Procurement Manager - Capital Projects, you'll be leading the way in managing all procurement activities on projects within Premier Foods' Sweet Treats (Cake) division, encompassing three manufacturing sites. Your role is crucial in overseeing a capital spend of £35M across FY25/26, and you will be responsible for working closely with stakeholders at all levels, from divisional directors to site-level teams. Your day-to-day activities will include leading a variety of sourcing initiatives, covering equipment, civil works, and associated services, from individual machinery to complex high-value projects.

You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering the Capital Change Programme, which focuses on transforming procurement practices to drive efficiency, enhance governance, and maximise value in capital equipment sourcing. Extensive experience in capital procurement within the food and/or FMCG sector is essential for this role, including equipment, services, and civil works. Exposure to MRO parts and services is also highly advantageous.

Your future within this role presents an opportunity to be part of Premier Foods' strategic shift towards increased annual capital expenditure, from £20M to £100M. As part of our ambitious Capital Change Programme, you will play a key role in overhauling our procurement processes to drive efficiency and deliver enhanced value in the sourcing of capital equipment. This high-impact and challenging role is ideally suited for a driven individual who excels in change environments and is eager to grow into a future leadership position within our team of Procurement Managers.

The Key Requirements...

1. In-depth knowledge & experience of capital procurement
2. Previous leadership experience – able to manage / mentor others or an ambition to do so
3. Self-motivated – requiring a low level of supervision
4. Positive attitude, resilient & calm under pressure
5. Self-confident – able to speak with authority about areas under their control
6. Takes responsibility – full category ownership
7. Good stakeholder management skills – able to work with difficult / challenging stakeholders at all levels
8. Able to communicate clearly & concisely – both upwards & down
9. Personal development – wants to advance to higher level / take on greater responsibility
10. Well organised – good at organising self & others / able to manage multiple activities simultaneously

The Benefits and Perks...

11. Bonus
12. Company Car Allowance
13. Company Pension
14. Holiday Purchase Scheme
15. Hybrid working
16. Private Medical Insurance
17. Sharesave Scheme
18. The Hamper - our employee discount platform

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

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