Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth FMCG organization based in Coventry is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager (CAPEX). This role offers the opportunity to lead all capital procurement activities across multiple sites, focusing on a range of complex, high-value projects. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement and autonomy in driving procurement strategies that enhance overall project delivery. An attractive salary package, including a car allowance and benefits, is offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Driven to grow into a future procurement leadership role.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Process improvement

Autonomy

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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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.