Interim Factory Capex & MRO Procurement Lead

Arguile; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arguile is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager for a 3-month assignment in Greater London. The role is hands-on, owning day-to-day activities across Capex, maintenance and repair, and delivering strategic sourcing and supplier management in a factory setting.

You will manage RFQs, negotiations, and contract awards while collaborating with operations and maintenance stakeholders to drive cost savings and ensure delivery of capital investments.

Qualifications

• Experience gained within a factory, manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience across Capex procurement and maintenance & repair procurement.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing the full procurement process from requirement through to contract award.
• Interim experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day procurement activity across Capex, maintenance and repair.
• Manage live sourcing projects from requirement through to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
• Work closely with factory, operations and maintenance stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Run RFQs, tenders and competitive sourcing exercises.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Manage existing supplier relationships and resolve commercial or performance issues.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across relevant categories.
• Support the delivery of procurement projects and capital investment requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and provide updates on activity, savings and progress.
• Work with Strategic Indirect Procurement Director to deliver the wider procurement agenda.

Skills

Capex procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

RFQ tendering

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing experience

Delivery focused

Operations liaison

Job description

Arguile is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager for a 3-month assignment in Greater London. The role is hands-on, owning day-to-day activities across Capex, maintenance and repair, and delivering strategic sourcing and supplier management in a factory setting.

You will manage RFQs, negotiations, and contract awards while collaborating with operations and maintenance stakeholders to drive cost savings and ensure delivery of capital investments.