Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation
📍 Location: Home-Based (with regular site travel)
💼 Salary: Up to £70,000 Per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Hybrid Working + Holiday Purchase Scheme & More
A prominent force in the consumer goods sector is launching a significant capital transformation programme and is seeking a high-impact Procurement Manager to help lead this journey.
This newly created and strategically important role will take ownership of all Capex procurement activity across multiple UK manufacturing sites. It presents a rare opportunity to shape and deliver sourcing strategy across a wide-ranging portfolio of complex, high-value projects - from specialised equipment and civil works to critical support services. With strong visibility and autonomy, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders at every level, from operational teams to senior leadership, driving a step-change in procurement capability, commercial value, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
🛒 Capital Procurement Leadership
Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects: machinery, engineering services, and civil works
Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple UK sites
Shape and implement procurement strategy aligned with broader capital investment goals
📈 Process Improvement & Governance
Support a wider transformation programme focused on enhancing procurement governance, controls, and efficiency
Develop tools, frameworks, and supplier strategies to optimise spend
🤝 Stakeholder Engagement
Build trusted relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and senior leadership
Champion cross-functional collaboration and influence key decisions
Key Requirements:
✔ Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma
✔ Track record in (CAPEX) sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services
✔ Experience with MRO procurement is advantageous
✔ Comfortable operating autonomously and navigating change
✔ Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills
✔ Organised, self-motivated, and confident working across multiple workstreams
✔ Driven to grow into a future procurement leadership role
Interview Process:
🔍 Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview
A deep-dive into procurement capability, transformation experience, and capex delivery.
💬 Stage 2: Presentation Task, Culture, Values & Team Fit
Presentation to the leadership team and a deep dive into leadership style, collaboration mindset, and future ambitions.
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