Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading high-growth FMCG organization as a Procurement Manager (CAPEX) based in Preston. You will lead significant capital procurement across multiple sites, enhancing project delivery and stakeholder engagement. This is a pivotal role offering opportunity for impact, collaboration with senior leadership, and a chance to evolve into procurement leadership.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma.
• Track record in CAPEX sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services.
• Organised, self-motivated, and confident working across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple UK sites.
• Shape and implement procurement strategy aligned with investment goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Process Improvement

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26.06.2025

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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. ?