Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

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

Job summary

A leading high-growth FMCG organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager (CAPEX) for their Luton site, focusing on a pivotal capital transformation programme. This strategic role offers a unique chance to lead CAPEX procurement activities across various manufacturing sites while fostering key stakeholder relationships and enhancing procurement capabilities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma.
• Track record in CAPEX sourcing for equipment and civil works.
• Organised, self-motivated, and driven for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for CAPEX projects across UK sites.
• Shape and implement procurement strategy for capital investments.
• Build trusted relationships with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Negotiation

Project Delivery

Autonomy

Job description

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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 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
• Support a wider transformation programme focused on enhancing procurement governance, controls, and efficiency
• Develop tools, frameworks, and supplier strategies to optimise spend
• 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.