Lead Capex Buyer - Manufacturing | £55k + £4.5k | Manchester

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Salford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major investment-backed manufacturing group is seeking a Lead Capex Buyer to oversee procurement for capital projects including automation and site upgrades. This role offers a salary of £55,000 plus a £4,500 car allowance and a hybrid working model. Candidates should have over 3 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships. This is a unique opportunity within a high-growth environment focused on innovation and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience ideally in Capex, Site Services, or engineering.
• Experience managing large contracts and complex suppliers.
• Ability to influence technical and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment and engineering services.
• Support major investment in production lines and automation systems.
• Build strong supplier partnerships for value and reliability.

Skills

Procurement experience in Capex

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of capital projects

Job description

Lead Capex Buyer - Manufacturing | Major Investment-Backed Manufacturing Group | £55,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance | Manchester / Salford / Bolton / Bury / Rochdale (Hybrid)

Contact [e-mail] with your CV to apply & learn more.

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 Manchester, Sheffield or Glasgow.
• Salary: £55,000 + £4,500 car allowance.

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.

Toapply and learn more, please send your CV to [e-mail]

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