Hybrid | Regional Role
We’re looking for a CAPEX Category Manager to play a key role in our Procurement & Supply Chain transformation journey, supporting large‑scale capital investment projects across the business. This is a high‑impact opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of major programmes, partnering closely with project managers, engineers and senior stakeholders to turn designs into operational reality.
The role
As CAPEX Category Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activity across major capital projects, from early design and specification through to contract award, delivery and completion.
Key responsibilities
* Lead procurement for large CAPEX projects from concept and design through to delivery and handover.
* Partner with project managers, engineers and operational teams to shape sourcing strategies and manage risk, cost and timelines.
* Develop and execute CAPEX category strategies to drive value, resilience and supplier performance.
* Manage complex tender processes and contract negotiations with construction and engineering suppliers.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and governance.
* Identify, map and present a BIFFA‑wide procurement approach to CAPEX.
Requirements for success
* Significant experience in strategic procurement, focusing on CAPEX and construction‑related categories.
* Proven background working on medium to large, complex capital projects alongside project managers and technical teams.
* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience running multi‑stakeholder tenders and knowledge of NEC and ICE contract forms.
* Excellent influencing and communication skills, with a collaborative, partnership‑led approach.
* Proactive, improvement‑driven mindset with confidence to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes.
* Ability to navigate a diverse business, create strategic overview and a focused approach that prioritises value and outcomes to support BIFFA's objectives.
Why join
* A pivotal role within a growing, forward‑looking procurement function.
* Direct involvement in high‑value, business‑critical capital investment programmes.
* Real autonomy to shape how CAPEX procurement is delivered across the organisation.
* Exposure to senior leaders and technically complex projects.
* Long‑term career development within a major, purpose‑driven organisation.
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