Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth FMCG organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to spearhead their capital transformation program. This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex Capex procurement across multiple sites, develop sourcing strategies, and enhance stakeholder collaboration. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in capital procurement within FMCG sectors and demonstrate strong negotiation and management skills.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience within FMCG, food, drink, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Proven track record in sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services (CAPEX).
• Ambition to develop into a future procurement leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects including machinery and engineering services.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery across UK sites.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with capital investment plans.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Change Management

Procurement Strategies

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

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 consumer goods company is launching a significant capital transformation programme and seeks a high-impact Procurement Manager to lead this initiative.

This newly created, strategically important role will oversee all Capex procurement activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. It offers a unique opportunity to develop and execute sourcing strategies for a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value projects, including specialised equipment, civil works, and support services. The role provides high visibility and autonomy, working closely with stakeholders from operational teams to senior leadership to enhance procurement capabilities, deliver commercial value, and ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects: machinery, engineering services, civil works
• Manage end-to-end project delivery across UK sites
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with overall capital investment plans
• Support process improvement initiatives and governance enhancements in procurement
• Create tools, frameworks, and supplier strategies to optimise spend
• Build trusted relationships with engineering, operations, finance, and senior leadership teams
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and influence decision-making

Key Requirements:

• Extensive capital procurement experience within FMCG, food, drink, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Proven track record in sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services (CAPEX)
• Experience with MRO procurement is advantageous
• Ability to operate independently and manage change effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple workstreams
• Ambition to develop into a future procurement leadership role

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview – focus on procurement skills, transformation experience, and CAPEX delivery
• Stage 2: Presentation and Cultural Fit – presentation to leadership, discussion of leadership style, collaboration, and future goals

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