Lead Capex Buyer - Manufacturing | £55k + £4.5k Car | Glasgow

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group is looking for a Lead Capex Buyer to join during a pivotal period of investment and expansion. Key responsibilities include leading procurement for automation projects and negotiating high-value contracts. The role offers hybrid working from Glasgow and competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in procurement, strong commercial skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

£4,500 Car Allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience in Capex, Site Services, or engineering.
• Experience managing large contracts and complex suppliers.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment and site projects.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure value and reliability.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with OEMs and service providers.

Skills

Procurement

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiation

Communication

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Bramwith Consulting

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04.08.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Capex Buyer - Manufacturing | Major Investment-Backed Manufacturing Group | £55,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance | Glasgow / South Lanarkshire / East Kilbride (Hybrid)

This is a rare opportunity to join a UK-headquartered international manufacturer during a pivotal period of investment and expansion. Backed by new ownership and private investment, the business is scaling rapidly, with procurement central to delivering a multi-million-pound Capex programmes across production, automation, and site upgrades.

They're hiring a Lead Capex Buyer to drive major capital investments across equipment, engineering, and site infrastructure. Working across multiple UK sites, you'll play a key part in delivering high-value, business-critical projects while gaining exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and fast-track progression opportunities.

Why this role?

• Strategic impact: Own the procurement for automation projects, packaging lines, and factory upgrades that directly shape the future of the business.
• Cross-functional visibility: Work hand-in-hand with engineering, operations, and technical teams across multiple sites.
• High growth business: With recent acquisitions and major Capex programmes underway, this is a high-energy environment where you can make your mark.
• Development: Join a collaborative, supportive team with experienced leadership and real headroom to grow.
• Locations: Hybrid working available from sites in Sheffield, Glasgow or Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, engineering services, and site projects from supplier selection to contract management.
• Support major investment in production lines, automation systems, and site upgrades.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure TCO, innovation, value, and long-term reliability.
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with OEMs and service providers.
• Align closely with engineering and operations to anticipate needs and deliver best-in-class solutions.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years' procurement experience in categories ideally Capex, Site Services, MRO, or engineering services. Experience across manufacturing and engineering environments preferable.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing large contracts and complex suppliers.
• Confident communicator with the credibility to influence technical and operational stakeholders.
• Understanding of capital projects in manufacturing e.g., packaging machinery, conveyors, site infrastructure, or production lines and systems or related / transferable etc…
• Proactive, down-to-earth approach with the adaptability to thrive in a growing, fast-changing environment.

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