Procurement Manager (CAPEX)

The Oval Partnership; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oval Partnership is recruiting an experienced Capital Procurement Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract for a market-leading FMCG food manufacturing group.

The role is based at central offices in Yorkshire with a weekly site visit and supplier engagement across UK facilities, plus two days from home. You will lead CapEx commercial activity, supplier negotiations, and contract management across a national footprint.

Qualifications

• CapEx procurement experience in manufacturing (food/FMCG a plus).
• Practical knowledge of JCT contracts and heavy equipment procurement terms.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills focused on value, cost avoidance and risk mitigation.
• Willingness to travel to UK manufacturing sites; full UK driving licence.
• Available immediately or within 1 month notice.

Responsibilities

• CapEx category management across plant machinery, process engineering, site upgrades, and civil works.
• Draft, negotiate, and adapt supplier agreements—incorporating JCT frameworks and robust SLAs.
• Partner with Heads of Engineering, Project Directors, and Operations teams across UK facilities to drive value.
• Lead full tender cycles (RFPs/RFIs), supplier selection, cost-reduction initiatives, and performance management.

Skills

CapEx procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Contract management

Job description

The Oval Partnership are recruiting for a market-leading FMCG food manufacturing group seeking an experienced Capital Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role is required at their central offices in Yorkshire once a week, 2 days spent with suppliers and on UK manufacturing sites and 2 days WFH.

As part of a small team, the Capital Procurement Manage will lead commercial activity, supplier negotiations, and contract management for multiple Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects across a national manufacturing footprint

Key Responsibilities

• CapEx Category Management: Own and drive commercial strategy for end-to-end capital spend across plant machinery, process engineering, site upgrades, and civil works.
• Contract Negotiations: Draft, negotiate, and adapt complex supplier agreements—incorporating JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) frameworks and robust SLAs to mitigate business risk.
• Cross-Site Stakeholder Management: Partner directly with Heads of Engineering, Project Directors, and Operations teams across multiple UK facilities to challenge existing spend and drive value.
• End-to-End Tendering: Lead full tender cycles (RFPs/RFIs), supplier selection, cost-reduction initiatives, and ongoing performance management.

What We Are Looking For

• Sector Background: Proven track record managing CapEx procurement within manufacturing (food/FMCG experience is a distinct advantage).
• Contract Expertise: Practical working knowledge of JCT contracts and heavy equipment procurement terms.
• Commercial Drive: Strong negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on value creation, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation.
• Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK manufacturing sites when project requirements arise.
• Availability: Candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum 1-month notice period.