CAPEX Procurement Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

2 years FTC | Hybrid Working

• Join Danone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition
• Lead CAPEX sourcing across major manufacturing and investment projects in Australia and New Zealand
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to drive value, innovation, and business growth

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute CAPEX Procurement Manager to join our Cycles & Procurement team.

 

This is a newly created role responsible for leading end-to-end CAPEX procurement activities across Danone's ANZ manufacturing network. You will play a critical role in supporting capital investment projects, from initial business case development through to supplier selection, contracting, execution, and value realisation.

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager Cycles & Procurement APAC, with a dotted-line relationship to the Head of Cycles & Procurement ANZ, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust sourcing strategies, optimise costs, and ensure successful project outcomes.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

CAPEX Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead sourcing activities for capital projects across ANZ manufacturing sites
• Develop supplier strategies and manage competitive tendering and RFQ processes
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contract execution
• Manage procurement activities for process equipment, packaging lines, utilities, automation systems, and site infrastructure projects

Project Delivery & Business Partnering

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Legal teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Support business case development and Capital Approval Request (CAR) processes with robust supplier quotations and commercial insights
• Ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and sourcing strategy

Commercial Excellence & Cost Optimisation

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and value engineering initiatives
• Identify opportunities for CAPEX savings, cost avoidance, and supplier-led innovation
• Monitor supplier performance and project delivery outcomes against agreed targets

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, delegated authorities, and governance requirements
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and support audit readiness
• Promote best-practice procurement processes across capital projects

About You

ABOUT YOU

 

You are a proactive procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and experience managing complex capital projects within manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, or related environments.

 

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in CAPEX procurement, project sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contracting
• Strong understanding of industrial CAPEX categories including process equipment, packaging lines, utilities, automation systems, and civil works
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes in project environments
• Knowledge of cost analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), value engineering, and cost optimisation
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Legal teams
• Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and sourcing tools
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Us, We offer and What's next

WE OFFER

 

At Danone, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative and high-performing culture
• Opportunities to work on large-scale strategic investment projects
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Competitive remuneration, completion bounus and benefits
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders

 

ABOUT US

 

At Danone, our mission is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices through our One Planet. One Health vision. We operate across leading nutrition categories with iconic brands including Aptamil, Karicare, Nutricia and YoPRO.

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

 

If this role excites you and you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.