Overview

As our next Procurement Manager - Capital Projects, you'll be leading the procurement activities on Capital Projects within Premier Foods' Sweet Treats (Cake) division, across three manufacturing sites. You will oversee a capital spend of £35M across FY25/26 and work with stakeholders from divisional directors to site-level teams. Day-to-day you will lead sourcing initiatives covering equipment, civil works, and associated services from machinery to high-value projects.

You will shape and deliver the Capital Change Programme to transform procurement practices, drive efficiency, governance, and value in capital equipment sourcing. Extensive experience in capital procurement within the food and/or FMCG sector is essential, including equipment, services, and civil works. Exposure to MRO parts and services is advantageous.

Your role supports Premier Foods' strategic shift towards increased annual capital expenditure, and offers a path to future leadership within our procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of sourcing initiatives for equipment, civil works, and associated services on capital projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels from divisional directors to site teams.
• Oversee capital spend planning and governance for FY25/26 (£35M).

Key Requirements

• In-depth knowledge & experience of capital procurement
• Previous leadership experience – able to manage / mentor others or an ambition to do so
• Self-motivated – requiring a low level of supervision
• Positive attitude, resilient & calm under pressure
• Self-confident – able to speak with authority about areas under their control
• Takes responsibility – full category ownership
• Good stakeholder management skills – able to work with difficult / challenging stakeholders at all levels
• Able to communicate clearly & concisely – both upwards & down
• Personal development – wants to advance to higher level / take on greater responsibility
• Well organised – able to manage multiple activities simultaneously

Benefits

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

About Premier Foods

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices. Our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households. We believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality, and we aim to provide equitable opportunities and a welcoming culture for all colleagues.