Senior Procurement Manager

JSS Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG organization is seeking a Global Head of Capex & Utilities Procurement to develop sourcing strategies and manage a procurement spend of £100m - £150m. This mid-senior level role involves leading global tenders, negotiating contracts, and driving sustainability initiatives across capital expenditure and utilities. The ideal candidate possesses substantial procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Capex and/or Utilities procurement, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proven success managing global suppliers and leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with energy markets and sustainability-related procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for Capital Expenditure and Utilities.
• Lead global tenders and negotiate agreements with suppliers.
• Establish long-term supplier relationships and manage contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation expertise

Supplier management

Sustainability knowledge

Cross-functional engagement

Job description

Overview

Global Head of Capex & Utilities Procurement | FMCG | London / Hybrid

Salary - £95,000 + bonus

Office - London (hybrid, 3 days)

A leading global FMCG organisation is seeking a Global Head of Capex & Utilities Procurement to shape and drive sourcing strategies across Capital Expenditure and Utilities. This role will oversee a combined spend of approximately £100m - £150m and play a key part in delivering cost, sustainability, and innovation targets across the global manufacturing network.

The Role

Reporting into Global Procurement leadership, this role will focus on two critical areas:

Capex

• Partner with Engineering to map upcoming global investment needs over a 3-year horizon.
• Define strategic sub-categories and identify new suppliers to challenge incumbents.
• Develop forward-looking sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Lead global tenders and negotiate frame agreements with key equipment suppliers.
• Establish and manage long-term supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and innovation access.
• Finalise and manage contracts, including technical, service level, and KPI requirements.
• Build procurement guidelines for local project teams, including preferred supplier frameworks.

Utilities

• Create a 3–5 year sourcing strategy across electricity, gas, diesel, and water.
• Monitor regulatory trends, energy pricing, and sustainability incentives.
• Partner with Sustainability and Engineering to drive energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction.
• Develop and manage a global hedging strategy, working closely with the risk and finance teams.
• Execute utility contracts and support operations in budgeting and variance tracking.

About You

• Significant experience in Capex and/or Utilities procurement, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong commercial, strategic sourcing, and negotiation expertise
• Proven success managing global suppliers and leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with energy markets, commodity risk, and sustainability-related procurement
• Experience working in a matrixed, international structure

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain and Purchasing

Industries

• Manufacturing