Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

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

Job summary

A leading FMCG organisation is searching for a Procurement Manager with CAPEX expertise to lead procurement activities across multiple sites in the UK. This strategic role involves developing sourcing strategies and enhancing procurement governance to drive significant capital projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and a track record in extensive capital procurement.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma.
• Track record in sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services.
• Comfortable working autonomously across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects across multiple UK sites.
• Shape and implement procurement strategy aligned with capital investment goals.
• Build trusted relationships across engineering, operations, and finance.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Negotiation

Process Improvement

Job description

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

Client:

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 force in the consumer goods sector is launching a significant capital transformation programme and is seeking a high-impact Procurement Manager to help lead this journey.

This newly created and strategically important role will take ownership of all Capex procurement activity across multiple UK manufacturing sites. It presents a rare opportunity to shape and deliver sourcing strategy across a wide-ranging portfolio of complex, high-value projects - from specialised equipment and civil works to critical support services. With strong visibility and autonomy, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders at every level, from operational teams to senior leadership, driving a step-change in procurement capability, commercial value, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects: machinery, engineering services, and civil works

Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple UK sites

Shape and implement procurement strategy aligned with broader capital investment goals

? Process Improvement & Governance

Support a wider transformation programme focused on enhancing procurement governance, controls, and efficiency

Develop tools, frameworks, and supplier strategies to optimise spend

? Stakeholder Engagement

Build trusted relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and senior leadership

Champion cross-functional collaboration and influence key decisions

Key Requirements:

Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma

Track record in (CAPEX) sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services

Experience with MRO procurement is advantageous

Comfortable operating autonomously and navigating change

Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills

Organised, self-motivated, and confident working across multiple workstreams

Driven to grow into a future procurement leadership role

Interview Process:

? Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview

A deep-dive into procurement capability, transformation experience, and capex delivery.

? Stage 2: Presentation Task, Culture, Values & Team Fit

Presentation to the leadership team and a deep dive into leadership style, collaboration mindset, and future ambitions.

? People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone can be their authentic self. ️ While we would love to reply to all applicants, due to high volumes, if you don’t hear back within 14 days, the role may no longer be progressing. But don’t worry — more opportunities are on the horizon! Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment to stay in the loop. ?

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom