Procurement Manager - Capital Projects

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead capital procurement activities for their Sweet Treats division. The role involves managing substantial budgets, transforming procurement practices, and contributing to strategic increases in capital expenditure. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in capital procurement, strong stakeholder management skills, and an ambition to take on leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car Allowance

Company Pension

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

The Hamper employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital procurement is essential.
• Ambition to lead and take ownership of procurement categories.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for Premier Foods' Sweet Treats division.
• Manage a capital spend of £35M for FY25/26 and support increased capital expenditure.
• Transform procurement practices for efficiency and value in capital equipment sourcing.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Self-Motivated

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Procurement Manager - Capital Projects

Homebased

Permanent

We are seeking a Procurement Manager - Capital Projects to lead procurement activities within Premier Foods' Sweet Treats (Cake) division, covering three manufacturing sites. The role involves managing a capital spend of £35M for FY25/26, working closely with stakeholders from divisional directors to site teams. Responsibilities include leading sourcing initiatives for equipment, civil works, and related services, from machinery to complex projects.

You will contribute to the Capital Change Programme, transforming procurement practices to improve efficiency, governance, and value in capital equipment sourcing. Experience in capital procurement within the food or FMCG sector, including equipment, services, and civil works, is essential. Exposure to MRO parts and services is advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to support Premier Foods' strategic increase in capital expenditure from £20M to £100M. As part of the Capital Change Programme, you will help overhaul procurement processes to maximize efficiency and value. This position is ideal for a proactive individual eager to develop into a leadership role within our Procurement team.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in capital procurement
• Leadership experience or ambition to lead
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Resilient, positive, and calm under pressure
• Confident in communicating authority in their area
• Ownership of procurement categories
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Clear and concise communicator
• Desire for personal growth and increased responsibility
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple activities

Benefits and Perks

• Bonus
• Company Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sharesave Scheme
• The Hamper employee discount platform

Premier Foods is a leading British food company with over 4,000 employees across 13 sites. Our brands are household names, present in 90% of UK homes. We value inclusion, authenticity, and individuality, fostering a culture of respect and opportunity for all colleagues.