Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth FMCG organization is seeking a Procurement Manager (CAPEX) to spearhead a significant capital transformation program. This role encompasses leading procurement activities across UK manufacturing sites, focusing on developing innovative sourcing strategies for complex projects, fostering stakeholder engagement, and enhancing procurement efficiencies.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma sectors.
• Proven track record in CAPEX sourcing of equipment, civil works, and technical services.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage change.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Job description

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

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Location: Southampton, 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 own all Capex procurement activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. It offers an opportunity to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value projects, including equipment, civil works, and support services. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, enhancing procurement capabilities, commercial value, and project delivery.

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 optimise spend

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build trusted relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and influence decisions

Key Requirements:

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma sectors
• Proven track record in CAPEX sourcing of equipment, civil works, and technical services
• MRO procurement experience is advantageous
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage change
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Organized, self-motivated, confident across multiple workstreams
• Ambition to grow into a procurement leadership role

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview focusing on procurement capabilities, transformation experience, and Capex delivery
• Stage 2: Presentation to leadership, assessing culture fit, leadership style, collaboration, and future goals

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