Procurement Manager (CAPEX) - Leading High Growth FMCG Organisation

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high growth FMCG organization is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead capital procurement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites in the UK. This strategic role involves managing complex procurement projects, enhancing operational collaboration, and developing effective sourcing strategies. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital projects across UK sites.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with capital investment goals.
• Build relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Organisational Skills

Self-Motivation

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

Job Description:

A prominent consumer goods company is launching a significant capital transformation programme and seeks a Procurement Manager to lead this initiative.

This is a strategic role responsible for all Capex procurement activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. You will manage sourcing strategies for complex, high-value projects, including specialised equipment, civil works, and support services. The role offers visibility and autonomy, working closely with stakeholders from operational teams to senior leadership to enhance procurement capabilities 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
• Build relationships across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and influence decision-making

Key Requirements:

• Extensive capital procurement experience in FMCG, food, drink, or pharma
• Proven track record in sourcing equipment, civil works, and technical services (CAPEX)
• Experience with MRO procurement is a plus
• Ability to operate independently and manage change
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Organised, self-motivated, confident across multiple workstreams
• Aspiring to grow into a procurement leadership role

Interview Process:

1. Functional & Technical Interview: Focus on procurement capabilities and transformation experience
2. Presentation & Culture Fit: Presentation to leadership and discussion on leadership style, collaboration, and future goals

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