The Oval Partnership are recruiting for a market-leading FMCG food manufacturing group seeking an experienced Capital Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
This role is required at their central offices in Yorkshire once a week, 2 days spent with suppliers and on UK manufacturing sites and 2 days WFH.
As part of a small team, the Capital Procurement Manage will lead commercial activity, supplier negotiations, and contract management for multiple Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects across a national manufacturing footprint
Key Responsibilities
- CapEx Category Management: Own and drive commercial strategy for end-to-end capital spend across plant machinery, process engineering, site upgrades, and civil works.
- Contract Negotiations: Draft, negotiate, and adapt complex supplier agreements—incorporating JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) frameworks and robust SLAs to mitigate business risk.
- Cross-Site Stakeholder Management: Partner directly with Heads of Engineering, Project Directors, and Operations teams across multiple UK facilities to challenge existing spend and drive value.
- End-to-End Tendering: Lead full tender cycles (RFPs/RFIs), supplier selection, cost-reduction initiatives, and ongoing performance management.
What We Are Looking For
- Sector Background: Proven track record managing CapEx procurement within manufacturing (food/FMCG experience is a distinct advantage).
- Contract Expertise: Practical working knowledge of JCT contracts and heavy equipment procurement terms.
- Commercial Drive: Strong negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on value creation, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation.
- Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK manufacturing sites when project requirements arise. xgikmsk
- Availability: Candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum 1-month notice period.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced CapEx Procurement Specialist available for a 12-month contract, please apply today with your updated CV or send a direct message for a confidential discussion...
Procurement Manager (CAPEX) in York employer: The Oval Partnership
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