Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

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

Job summary

A prominent consumer goods company is seeking a Procurement Manager (CAPEX) to lead a major capital transformation programme across multiple UK manufacturing sites. This role provides the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for high-value projects and enhance procurement capabilities in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma.
• Organized and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• Aspiring to grow into a procurement leadership role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Project Management

Job description

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Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation, Bedford

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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 role will oversee all Capex procurement activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. It offers a unique opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for complex, high-value projects, including equipment, civil works, and support services. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to enhance procurement capabilities, deliver value, and ensure project success.

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 capital investment goals
• Support procurement governance, controls, and efficiency improvements
• Create tools, frameworks, and supplier strategies to optimize spend

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and influence decision-making

Key Requirements:

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

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview — focus on procurement skills, transformation experience, and CAPEX delivery
• Stage 2: Presentation to leadership, discussing culture, values, and team fit

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