Senior National Account Manager Housewares & Drinkware Hybrid 3 days in the office Are you a hunter sales professional who thrives on winning new business and driving growth? Box Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Senior National Account Manager to join an established and growing licensed home and lifestyle business with over 20 years of experience supplying leading UK and European retailers. With an exciting growth opportunity across Housewares/textiles and Drinkware, this is your chance to take ownership of two key categories, develop major retail partnerships and deliver profitable sales growth. The Role Drive sales, gross margin and overall category performance. Win new business and identify opportunities with untapped retailers. Grow existing accounts through increased distribution, new listings and range expansion. Build strong relationships with senior retail buyers and decision-makers. Develop customer plans, forecasts, promotional strategies and product ranges. Identify market trends and new product opportunities. Work cross-functionally to deliver successful product launches and maximise commercial performance. About You We're looking for a commercially driven Senior National Account Manager with a proven track record of growing retail accounts and winning new business (i.e. Dunelm/well known retailers) You'll have experience in consumer products, FMCG, home, housewares, drinkware or a related sector, alongside strong negotiation, analytical and relationship-building skills. Experience with licensed products, major UK retailers, ecommerce or marketplaces would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Hybrid working, with three days per week Exposure to major UK retailers and recognised licensed brands. The opportunity to influence product strategy and drive business growth. Excellent career development opportunities. INDD
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Senior National Account Manager Housewares & Drinkware Hybrid 3 days in the office Are you a hunter sales professional who thrives on winning new business and driving growth? Box Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Senior National Account Manager to join an established and growing licensed home and lifestyle business with over 20 years of experience supplying leading UK and European retailers. With an exciting growth opportunity across Housewares/textiles and Drinkware, this is your chance to take ownership of two key categories, develop major retail partnerships and deliver profitable sales growth. The Role Drive sales, gross margin and overall category performance. Win new business and identify opportunities with untapped retailers. Grow existing accounts through increased distribution, new listings and range expansion. Build strong relationships with senior retail buyers and decision-makers. Develop customer plans, forecasts, promotional strategies and product ranges. Identify market trends and new product opportunities. Work cross-functionally to deliver successful product launches and maximise commercial performance. About You We're looking for a commercially driven Senior National Account Manager with a proven track record of growing retail accounts and winning new business (i.e. Dunelm/well known retailers) You'll have experience in consumer products, FMCG, home, housewares, drinkware or a related sector, alongside strong negotiation, analytical and relationship-building skills. Experience with licensed products, major UK retailers, ecommerce or marketplaces would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Hybrid working, with three days per week Exposure to major UK retailers and recognised licensed brands. The opportunity to influence product strategy and drive business growth. Excellent career development opportunities. INDD
A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Planning to join a leading independent importer and distributor of Ambient Food Products as they continue to grow both their customer and product base. The Head of Procurement leads the Supply Planning & Procurement team and is accountable for ensuring secure, cost-effective and responsible supply across the product portfolio. The role sets procurement and supply-planning direction, develops strategic supplier relationships, oversees sourcing and negotiation, and ensures inventory and availability decisions support customer and business requirements. As a senior leader, the role works closely with Commercial, Technical, Demand Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to manage risk, support growth and build a high-performing procurement function. This position is fully onsite with 5 days in office in Reigate Key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Procurement strategy: Work alongside the MD to develop and deliver a procurement and supply-planning strategy aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, growth plans and risk appetite. Team leadership: Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team, setting clear accountabilities, priorities, objectives and standards for performance. Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Lead sourcing strategies, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contracting for key categories and strategic suppliers Supplier relationship management: . Lead senior supplier reviews, resolve escalated issues and ensure agreed performance and improvement actions are delivered. Supply assurance and resilience: Oversee supply risk management, business continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio. Inventory and availability governance: Set direction for stock policies, ordering parameters and inventory controls. Review service, stock cover, excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory. Commercial and customer support: Partner with Commercial teams on tenders, customer proposals, pricing inputs, product changes and growth opportunities. Responsible sourcing and compliance: Ensure supplier selection and management support food safety, legality, quality, ethical sourcing and sustainability requirements. Market and supplier intelligence: Maintain a clear view of commodity, currency, capacity, freight, regulatory and supplier developments. Governance and management information: Maintain appropriate procurement controls, approval routes, documentation and contract records. Cross-functional leadership: Contribute to senior management decision-making and lead cross-functional resolution of major supply, inventory, supplier and sourcing issues. Continuous improvement: Improve procurement processes, systems, data quality, reporting and ways of working. Leadership accountabilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Set a clear operating rhythm for procurement planning, supplier reviews, risk management and performance reporting. Create an environment of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure workloads, category ownership and escalations are allocated effectively across the team. Represent Procurement in senior management and cross-functional forums, with clear ownership of agreed actions. Skills and experience of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Significant senior procurement, sourcing or supply-chain experience, within food, similar FMCG or an international product business. Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team, including objective setting, coaching and performance management. Strong commercial and negotiation capability, with experience of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracts and complex supplier relationships. Demonstrable experience managing international supply, long lead times, inventory exposure and business continuity risk. Excellent financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret cost, margin, inventory, service and market data and make balanced decisions. Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting interfaces, purchase planning and supplier performance management. Credible senior stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present clear options and recommendations. Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Demand Planning. Strong governance, project management and change leadership skills. This position would suit someone with experience in the Food or similar FMCG sectors who has held a position as a Head of Procurement, Head of Purchasing, Procurement Director, Purchasing Director, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager or Supply Chain Director.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Planning to join a leading independent importer and distributor of Ambient Food Products as they continue to grow both their customer and product base. The Head of Procurement leads the Supply Planning & Procurement team and is accountable for ensuring secure, cost-effective and responsible supply across the product portfolio. The role sets procurement and supply-planning direction, develops strategic supplier relationships, oversees sourcing and negotiation, and ensures inventory and availability decisions support customer and business requirements. As a senior leader, the role works closely with Commercial, Technical, Demand Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to manage risk, support growth and build a high-performing procurement function. This position is fully onsite with 5 days in office in Reigate Key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Procurement strategy: Work alongside the MD to develop and deliver a procurement and supply-planning strategy aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, growth plans and risk appetite. Team leadership: Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team, setting clear accountabilities, priorities, objectives and standards for performance. Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Lead sourcing strategies, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contracting for key categories and strategic suppliers Supplier relationship management: . Lead senior supplier reviews, resolve escalated issues and ensure agreed performance and improvement actions are delivered. Supply assurance and resilience: Oversee supply risk management, business continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio. Inventory and availability governance: Set direction for stock policies, ordering parameters and inventory controls. Review service, stock cover, excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory. Commercial and customer support: Partner with Commercial teams on tenders, customer proposals, pricing inputs, product changes and growth opportunities. Responsible sourcing and compliance: Ensure supplier selection and management support food safety, legality, quality, ethical sourcing and sustainability requirements. Market and supplier intelligence: Maintain a clear view of commodity, currency, capacity, freight, regulatory and supplier developments. Governance and management information: Maintain appropriate procurement controls, approval routes, documentation and contract records. Cross-functional leadership: Contribute to senior management decision-making and lead cross-functional resolution of major supply, inventory, supplier and sourcing issues. Continuous improvement: Improve procurement processes, systems, data quality, reporting and ways of working. Leadership accountabilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Set a clear operating rhythm for procurement planning, supplier reviews, risk management and performance reporting. Create an environment of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure workloads, category ownership and escalations are allocated effectively across the team. Represent Procurement in senior management and cross-functional forums, with clear ownership of agreed actions. Skills and experience of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Significant senior procurement, sourcing or supply-chain experience, within food, similar FMCG or an international product business. Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team, including objective setting, coaching and performance management. Strong commercial and negotiation capability, with experience of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracts and complex supplier relationships. Demonstrable experience managing international supply, long lead times, inventory exposure and business continuity risk. Excellent financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret cost, margin, inventory, service and market data and make balanced decisions. Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting interfaces, purchase planning and supplier performance management. Credible senior stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present clear options and recommendations. Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Demand Planning. Strong governance, project management and change leadership skills. This position would suit someone with experience in the Food or similar FMCG sectors who has held a position as a Head of Procurement, Head of Purchasing, Procurement Director, Purchasing Director, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager or Supply Chain Director.
Mr Kipling is an iconic £220m RSV brand with ambitious plans for growth, built around a simple belief: bringing a little joy and putting the cherry on top of everyday life. We are looking for a commercially sharp and ambitious Senior Brand Manager to help shape what comes next. This is a high-impact brand leadership opportunity where you will own significant areas of the portfolio, turn consumer and category insight into winning choices, and mobilise teams across the business to deliver them brilliantly. This is not a role for someone who simply manages a plan. It is for someone who sees opportunities, creates momentum and makes things happen, from upstream innovation and brand strategy through to standout execution with UK retailers. What you'll be doing? Own key areas of the Mr Kipling portfolio and deliver against commercial objectives. Turn consumer, shopper and market insights into winning growth plans. Lead innovation projects from concept through to launch and post-launch optimisation. Develop compelling brand activations across digital, social and retail channels. Partner with Sales, Category and Commercial teams to drive customer success. Coach and develop our Marketing Graduate whilst leading cross-functional project teams What we need from you? FMCG brand marketing experience, ideally at Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager level. Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering results. A passion for consumer insight, innovation and building brands people love. Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to turn strategy into action. What we offer you in return: Competitive salary and bonus Car allowance Up to 7.5% pension Private medical insurance and life assurance Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site) Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday Extensive learning and development opportunities Access to a wide employee discount scheme
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Mr Kipling is an iconic £220m RSV brand with ambitious plans for growth, built around a simple belief: bringing a little joy and putting the cherry on top of everyday life. We are looking for a commercially sharp and ambitious Senior Brand Manager to help shape what comes next. This is a high-impact brand leadership opportunity where you will own significant areas of the portfolio, turn consumer and category insight into winning choices, and mobilise teams across the business to deliver them brilliantly. This is not a role for someone who simply manages a plan. It is for someone who sees opportunities, creates momentum and makes things happen, from upstream innovation and brand strategy through to standout execution with UK retailers. What you'll be doing? Own key areas of the Mr Kipling portfolio and deliver against commercial objectives. Turn consumer, shopper and market insights into winning growth plans. Lead innovation projects from concept through to launch and post-launch optimisation. Develop compelling brand activations across digital, social and retail channels. Partner with Sales, Category and Commercial teams to drive customer success. Coach and develop our Marketing Graduate whilst leading cross-functional project teams What we need from you? FMCG brand marketing experience, ideally at Brand Manager or Senior Brand Manager level. Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering results. A passion for consumer insight, innovation and building brands people love. Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to turn strategy into action. What we offer you in return: Competitive salary and bonus Car allowance Up to 7.5% pension Private medical insurance and life assurance Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site) Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday Extensive learning and development opportunities Access to a wide employee discount scheme
As a Category Manager in Bradford within the retail industry, you'll play a key role in shaping the marketing strategies and managing agency partnerships to drive the success of the business. Your day-to-day will involve analysing market trends, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing strategies to optimise category performance. Client Details Our client is a leading UK FMCG wholesaler with a strong market presence and an extensive supplier network. The business continues to grow its catering proposition and is investing in its category management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will have genuine commercial influence, ownership of your category and the opportunity to shape category strategy and supplier relationships. Description As a Category Manager you will: Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability. Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making. Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value. Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives. Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Profile A successful Category Manager should have: Proven experience in category management within the retail industry Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in working with marketing teams and external agencies. A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives. Knowledge of supplier negotiations and relationship management. Job Offer Competitive salary up to 55,000 dependent on the level of experience. Pension scheme. 22 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days. Life Assurance. Private Medical. Onsite parking. If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Oct 04, 2026
Full time
As a Category Manager in Bradford within the retail industry, you'll play a key role in shaping the marketing strategies and managing agency partnerships to drive the success of the business. Your day-to-day will involve analysing market trends, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing strategies to optimise category performance. Client Details Our client is a leading UK FMCG wholesaler with a strong market presence and an extensive supplier network. The business continues to grow its catering proposition and is investing in its category management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you will have genuine commercial influence, ownership of your category and the opportunity to shape category strategy and supplier relationships. Description As a Category Manager you will: Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability. Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making. Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value. Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Work closely with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives. Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Profile A successful Category Manager should have: Proven experience in category management within the retail industry Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in working with marketing teams and external agencies. A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives. Knowledge of supplier negotiations and relationship management. Job Offer Competitive salary up to 55,000 dependent on the level of experience. Pension scheme. 22 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days. Life Assurance. Private Medical. Onsite parking. If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Category Manager - Bradford - Foodservice 50K - 55K Private Medical Pension Life Assurance 30 days' total holiday including bank holidays Onsite parking Are you an experienced Category Manager, Senior Buyer or Commercial professional looking for an opportunity to take real ownership of category strategy, supplier relationships and commercial performance? Join a large, successful, family-owned multinational business where you'll play a key role in shaping product ranges, driving sales and profit, and delivering value for customers across the foodservice and wholesale market. The opportunity As Category Manager, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for developing and delivering category plans that maximise sales, margin and cash profit . You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to create compelling ranges, competitive pricing and effective promotional strategies. You'll also have the opportunity to influence suppliers, negotiate commercial income and shape the future of your categories , while mentoring and developing Category Assistants within your team. You'll be responsible for: Developing and delivering category strategies and plans Owning ranging, pricing and promotional activity Maximising sales, margin and commercial profitability Building strong, long-term supplier relationships and Joint Business Plans Negotiating supplier funding for media, promotions and strategic initiatives Analysing market, category and promotional performance to identify opportunities Managing range development, gap analysis and the overall customer proposition Developing the right balance of branded and own-brand products Planning seasonal promotions and major commercial initiatives Maximising product availability across your categories Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Mentoring and developing Category Assistants Driving continuous improvement and delivering commercially successful outcomes What you'll bring We're looking for a commercially driven professional with significant experience in FMCG wholesale, foodservice, buying, sales or category management . You'll ideally bring: Proven experience developing and delivering category strategies and promotional plans Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills Excellent negotiation and influencing ability Confidence, tenacity and determination when pursuing commercial opportunities Experience building effective supplier and stakeholder relationships Strong numerical and data-analysis skills A proactive, problem-solving approach A genuine commitment to continuous improvement Why join? This is more than a traditional Category Manager role. You'll have genuine commercial ownership and influence , working with major suppliers and playing a key role in decisions that directly impact sales, margin, range and customer value. You'll join an established and growing international organisation with a strong family-owned heritage, a diverse portfolio of businesses and operations spanning the UK and internationally. You'll benefit from a collaborative environment where commercial ideas are encouraged, development is supported and your contribution can make a visible difference . Benefits include: Competitive salary, pension, private medical cover, life assurance, 30 days' total holiday including bank holidays , and onsite parking WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Oct 03, 2026
Full time
Category Manager - Bradford - Foodservice 50K - 55K Private Medical Pension Life Assurance 30 days' total holiday including bank holidays Onsite parking Are you an experienced Category Manager, Senior Buyer or Commercial professional looking for an opportunity to take real ownership of category strategy, supplier relationships and commercial performance? Join a large, successful, family-owned multinational business where you'll play a key role in shaping product ranges, driving sales and profit, and delivering value for customers across the foodservice and wholesale market. The opportunity As Category Manager, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for developing and delivering category plans that maximise sales, margin and cash profit . You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to create compelling ranges, competitive pricing and effective promotional strategies. You'll also have the opportunity to influence suppliers, negotiate commercial income and shape the future of your categories , while mentoring and developing Category Assistants within your team. You'll be responsible for: Developing and delivering category strategies and plans Owning ranging, pricing and promotional activity Maximising sales, margin and commercial profitability Building strong, long-term supplier relationships and Joint Business Plans Negotiating supplier funding for media, promotions and strategic initiatives Analysing market, category and promotional performance to identify opportunities Managing range development, gap analysis and the overall customer proposition Developing the right balance of branded and own-brand products Planning seasonal promotions and major commercial initiatives Maximising product availability across your categories Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Mentoring and developing Category Assistants Driving continuous improvement and delivering commercially successful outcomes What you'll bring We're looking for a commercially driven professional with significant experience in FMCG wholesale, foodservice, buying, sales or category management . You'll ideally bring: Proven experience developing and delivering category strategies and promotional plans Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills Excellent negotiation and influencing ability Confidence, tenacity and determination when pursuing commercial opportunities Experience building effective supplier and stakeholder relationships Strong numerical and data-analysis skills A proactive, problem-solving approach A genuine commitment to continuous improvement Why join? This is more than a traditional Category Manager role. You'll have genuine commercial ownership and influence , working with major suppliers and playing a key role in decisions that directly impact sales, margin, range and customer value. You'll join an established and growing international organisation with a strong family-owned heritage, a diverse portfolio of businesses and operations spanning the UK and internationally. You'll benefit from a collaborative environment where commercial ideas are encouraged, development is supported and your contribution can make a visible difference . Benefits include: Competitive salary, pension, private medical cover, life assurance, 30 days' total holiday including bank holidays , and onsite parking WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Finance Management Accounting Associate Based in Hammersmith (Hybrid) About the role Our Cluster Associates are responsible for supporting Month End reporting and analytics for our business units and central functions, including standard management reporting. The Cluster Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting partnering with the various departments across the business unit. Assist with the monthly close of management accounts, including the involvement in the preparation of monthly data reporting packages that includes analysis of KPIs, variance analysis and explanations , preparation and posting of necessary accruals and journals Involved in assimilating data from multiple systems and stakeholders to identify trends for KPIs & actuals Support the Cluster Finance team with analysis and variances to comparatives Following guidance from their line manager, enhance data governance processes by improving the quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated Collaborate with Cluster team to classify, quantify, and forecast by providing reliable, accurate, comparable, and timely information Maintain and produce standard quarterly performance analytics and reports for leadership with guidance from Cluster Finance team Facilitate standardisation and sharing of best practice across the Shared Finance team Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes Support automation and enterprise consolidation of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports Prepare SOX controls and support all audit requests About you Essential Finance experience Experience with reporting tools Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems Attention to detail Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to engage people at all levels both internally and externally Ability to constructively challenges assumptions and thinking Desirable Previous Finance experience within an FMCG business Bachelor's degree Start of qualification or Part qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) What we can offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference. The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group We're on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Who are we Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Finance Management Accounting Associate Based in Hammersmith (Hybrid) About the role Our Cluster Associates are responsible for supporting Month End reporting and analytics for our business units and central functions, including standard management reporting. The Cluster Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting partnering with the various departments across the business unit. Assist with the monthly close of management accounts, including the involvement in the preparation of monthly data reporting packages that includes analysis of KPIs, variance analysis and explanations , preparation and posting of necessary accruals and journals Involved in assimilating data from multiple systems and stakeholders to identify trends for KPIs & actuals Support the Cluster Finance team with analysis and variances to comparatives Following guidance from their line manager, enhance data governance processes by improving the quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated Collaborate with Cluster team to classify, quantify, and forecast by providing reliable, accurate, comparable, and timely information Maintain and produce standard quarterly performance analytics and reports for leadership with guidance from Cluster Finance team Facilitate standardisation and sharing of best practice across the Shared Finance team Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes Support automation and enterprise consolidation of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports Prepare SOX controls and support all audit requests About you Essential Finance experience Experience with reporting tools Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems Attention to detail Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to engage people at all levels both internally and externally Ability to constructively challenges assumptions and thinking Desirable Previous Finance experience within an FMCG business Bachelor's degree Start of qualification or Part qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) What we can offer you An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference. The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group We're on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Who are we Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
Senior Procurement Operations Manager - Procurement Transformation Lead Leeds Hybrid Working Permanent Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Client Details Procurement is playing a critical strategic role in driving growth, delivering value, and enabling smarter commercial decision-making across the organisation As part of our continued investment in Procurement, we're looking for a Procurement Transformation Lead to help shape and deliver our ambitious transformation agenda. This is a unique opportunity to influence how procurement operates, drives value and partners with the business across one of the UK's most recognised retail brands. Description The Opportunity The Procurement function is undergoing significant transformation, with a focus on enhancing commercial performance, improving ways of working, leveraging technology, strengthening supplier collaboration, and building future-fit capabilities. As Procurement Transformation Lead, you will play a central role in designing and implementing key transformation initiatives across people, process, technology, governance and operating model. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, you will drive change programmes that improve procurement effectiveness, unlock value opportunities, enhance user experience and support the long-term strategic objectives. This role offers high visibility across the organisation and provides the opportunity to influence strategic programmes that directly impact business performance, operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of Procurement Transformation initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. Drive process improvement and operational excellence across procurement activities, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate. Support the implementation and optimisation of procurement technology, digital tools and data-driven decision making. Develop and embed new ways of working, governance frameworks and best practice procurement processes. Partner with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology and Operations to drive change adoption and deliver measurable outcomes. Lead cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring effective planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and benefit realisation. Identify opportunities to improve supplier collaboration, commercial performance and procurement capability. Support organisational change management activities including communications, training and stakeholder engagement. Establish and monitor transformation KPIs, reporting progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Procurement operating model and long-term transformation roadmap. Profile We're looking for an experienced procurement transformation leader who combines strong change delivery expertise with commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced environment, influencing senior stakeholders and leading programmes that deliver meaningful, sustainable business outcomes. Essential Experience Significant experience leading business transformation, procurement transformation or large-scale change programmes. Experience delivering process improvement, operating model design or business change initiatives. Strong project and programme management capability, with a proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes. Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across multiple functions. Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven approach to decision making. Experience operating effectively in a complex and evolving business environment. Demonstrable ability to deliver measurable business benefits through transformation initiatives. Highly Desirable Experience Procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience within a large organisation. Experience implementing procurement technology platforms and digital transformation programmes. Knowledge of procurement operating models, governance and category management practices. Experience leading organisational change and adoption programmes. Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing or multi-site operational environment experience. Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of supplier management, SRM and value creation programmes. Job Offer You'll benefit from: The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and large transformation programmes. A collaborative, fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same. Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function. Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits This is an opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant transformation and investment, where you'll play a leading role in shaping the future of procurement department. You'll have the chance to influence strategic decisions, drive meaningful change and help create a modern, high-performing procurement function that delivers lasting value for the business. Apply Now If you're a transformation professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Procurement Operations Manager - Procurement Transformation Lead Leeds Hybrid Working Permanent Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Client Details Procurement is playing a critical strategic role in driving growth, delivering value, and enabling smarter commercial decision-making across the organisation As part of our continued investment in Procurement, we're looking for a Procurement Transformation Lead to help shape and deliver our ambitious transformation agenda. This is a unique opportunity to influence how procurement operates, drives value and partners with the business across one of the UK's most recognised retail brands. Description The Opportunity The Procurement function is undergoing significant transformation, with a focus on enhancing commercial performance, improving ways of working, leveraging technology, strengthening supplier collaboration, and building future-fit capabilities. As Procurement Transformation Lead, you will play a central role in designing and implementing key transformation initiatives across people, process, technology, governance and operating model. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, you will drive change programmes that improve procurement effectiveness, unlock value opportunities, enhance user experience and support the long-term strategic objectives. This role offers high visibility across the organisation and provides the opportunity to influence strategic programmes that directly impact business performance, operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of Procurement Transformation initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. Drive process improvement and operational excellence across procurement activities, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate. Support the implementation and optimisation of procurement technology, digital tools and data-driven decision making. Develop and embed new ways of working, governance frameworks and best practice procurement processes. Partner with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology and Operations to drive change adoption and deliver measurable outcomes. Lead cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring effective planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and benefit realisation. Identify opportunities to improve supplier collaboration, commercial performance and procurement capability. Support organisational change management activities including communications, training and stakeholder engagement. Establish and monitor transformation KPIs, reporting progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Procurement operating model and long-term transformation roadmap. Profile We're looking for an experienced procurement transformation leader who combines strong change delivery expertise with commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced environment, influencing senior stakeholders and leading programmes that deliver meaningful, sustainable business outcomes. Essential Experience Significant experience leading business transformation, procurement transformation or large-scale change programmes. Experience delivering process improvement, operating model design or business change initiatives. Strong project and programme management capability, with a proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes. Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across multiple functions. Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven approach to decision making. Experience operating effectively in a complex and evolving business environment. Demonstrable ability to deliver measurable business benefits through transformation initiatives. Highly Desirable Experience Procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience within a large organisation. Experience implementing procurement technology platforms and digital transformation programmes. Knowledge of procurement operating models, governance and category management practices. Experience leading organisational change and adoption programmes. Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing or multi-site operational environment experience. Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of supplier management, SRM and value creation programmes. Job Offer You'll benefit from: The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and large transformation programmes. A collaborative, fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same. Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function. Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits This is an opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant transformation and investment, where you'll play a leading role in shaping the future of procurement department. You'll have the chance to influence strategic decisions, drive meaningful change and help create a modern, high-performing procurement function that delivers lasting value for the business. Apply Now If you're a transformation professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Quick facts £55,000-£60,000 + package Shopper Marketing Manager Berkshire Hybrid Do you have shopper or customer marketing experience within FMCG? Have you developed and delivered activation plans for major UK retail customers? Can you turn shopper and customer insight into commercially effective activity? This is an opportunity for an experienced FMCG marketer to take ownership of shopper-focused activity across major retail customers. You'll work closely with brand, commercial and category teams, translating brand priorities, shopper insight and customer objectives into effective activation plans. The role You'll be responsible for developing and delivering shopper marketing activity across key retail customers, including: Customer-specific activation plans Retail campaigns and shopper programmes Supporting innovation launches and key commercial priorities Using shopper, customer and performance insight to shape activity Working closely with Sales, Brand and Category teams Managing agency partners and external suppliers Reviewing campaign effectiveness and identifying opportunities to improve future activity What we're looking for You'll need: Relevant FMCG experience within Shopper Marketing, Customer Marketing or a closely related activation-focused role Experience working with major UK retail customers A strong understanding of shopper behaviour and retail activation Experience developing retailer-specific activation plans Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Commercial awareness and confidence working across multiple functions The ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience using shopper, customer or performance insight to improve activity The opportunity This is a visible role working across marketing and commercial teams, with the opportunity to influence how brands show up with customers and shoppers. You'll have exposure to major retail customers and the chance to shape shopper activity from planning through to execution and evaluation. £55,000-£60,000 plus package. No sponsorship or relocation offered.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Quick facts £55,000-£60,000 + package Shopper Marketing Manager Berkshire Hybrid Do you have shopper or customer marketing experience within FMCG? Have you developed and delivered activation plans for major UK retail customers? Can you turn shopper and customer insight into commercially effective activity? This is an opportunity for an experienced FMCG marketer to take ownership of shopper-focused activity across major retail customers. You'll work closely with brand, commercial and category teams, translating brand priorities, shopper insight and customer objectives into effective activation plans. The role You'll be responsible for developing and delivering shopper marketing activity across key retail customers, including: Customer-specific activation plans Retail campaigns and shopper programmes Supporting innovation launches and key commercial priorities Using shopper, customer and performance insight to shape activity Working closely with Sales, Brand and Category teams Managing agency partners and external suppliers Reviewing campaign effectiveness and identifying opportunities to improve future activity What we're looking for You'll need: Relevant FMCG experience within Shopper Marketing, Customer Marketing or a closely related activation-focused role Experience working with major UK retail customers A strong understanding of shopper behaviour and retail activation Experience developing retailer-specific activation plans Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Commercial awareness and confidence working across multiple functions The ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience using shopper, customer or performance insight to improve activity The opportunity This is a visible role working across marketing and commercial teams, with the opportunity to influence how brands show up with customers and shoppers. You'll have exposure to major retail customers and the chance to shape shopper activity from planning through to execution and evaluation. £55,000-£60,000 plus package. No sponsorship or relocation offered.
Procurement Manager Wholesale Pharmaceutical Distribution, Margin, Rebate and Availability, Twice a Day, Every Day Category Management and Commercial Buying Leadership with a Wholesaler and Distributor Hertfordshire, on site 5 days a week 85,000 to 100,000 plus bonus and benefits In wholesale distribution, the numbers that matter are unforgiving and immediate: net cost price, rebate income, and whether the right stock is sitting on the van for the next delivery run, twice a day, every day. If that is the language you already think in, and you have led a category or commercial buying team who move at that pace, this is worth a proper look. The Company A well-established pharmaceutical wholesaler, built over more than four decades by a family of pharmacists who understood the pressures of retail pharmacy from the inside, and now run by its second generation, is deliberately moving from a family-run business into a genuinely professional, commercially sharp operation. It needs a category and commercial leader to take its procurement function from good to excellent. A year ago, this business brought in outside expertise for the first time and built a category buying team from the ground up, three groups covering generics, parallel imports and over the counter medicines, each with its own specialist lead, supported by buyers at various stages of development. That work has been done well. What the business needs now is a leader who can pick up that structure, develop the people in it, and turn good foundations into a genuinely commercial, margin-literate function that owns its numbers, cost price, rebate income, inventory availability, as personal measures of success rather than someone else's targets. The Role You will inherit a live transformation already under way: this business has spent the last year moving from an opportunistic buy to stock instinct to a disciplined buy to sell model, only committing to stock once a customer and a route to market are confirmed, and it needs someone who can finish embedding that thinking properly across the team, including realistic lead time and minimum order quantity planning for stock arriving from across the UK, Europe and the Far East, while keeping availability tight enough to support twice-daily deliveries to independent pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals and a wide range of other outlets. You will report directly to the business's commercial and procurement lead, whose own background is in sales, commercial negotiation and wholesale, not classic procurement, and whose time is currently spread thinly across procurement, wholesale and sales. He needs someone he can trust to run this function day to day with real authority. That trust will not be handed over automatically. This is a business built by analytically minded, detail-driven people who expect evidence and a clear business case behind every proposed change, and who move fast, sometimes making decisions the same day, once they believe in the person putting the case forward. The right person will know how to earn that trust quickly: understanding the detail of how the team currently works before changing anything, building credibility through good commercial judgement rather than urgency, and then using the genuine autonomy on offer to make a real difference. The Ideal Profile This is a category management and commercial buying leadership role within a wholesaler and distributor, not a generic corporate procurement or purchasing appointment. You will likely have led a commercial, sales, category management or buying team before, ideally somewhere that lives and breathes cost price, rebate and inventory discipline the way pharmaceutical wholesale, healthcare distribution or FMCG grocery wholesale does. Equally, and just as strongly, if your background is commercial finance or FP&A and you have partnered closely with procurement while leading or heavily influencing a team of your own, you should read on, this route in is genuinely valued here, not a fallback. What matters most is commercial astuteness, a real feel for margin and rebate, and the personal credibility to negotiate well yourself, since part of the job is teaching that same instinct to a team still building it, together with the ability to lead people through change without losing them. Recent experience with a modern ERP platform such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be a genuine advantage in a business that has recently implemented it and is still bedding it in. In return, you join a business that is genuinely investing in getting this right, with a strong, comprehensive package, real autonomy for someone who earns it, and the rare chance to shape a function at exactly the point it is ready to grow up. To apply, in complete confidence, please email your CV Ref: (phone number removed)
Sep 24, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager Wholesale Pharmaceutical Distribution, Margin, Rebate and Availability, Twice a Day, Every Day Category Management and Commercial Buying Leadership with a Wholesaler and Distributor Hertfordshire, on site 5 days a week 85,000 to 100,000 plus bonus and benefits In wholesale distribution, the numbers that matter are unforgiving and immediate: net cost price, rebate income, and whether the right stock is sitting on the van for the next delivery run, twice a day, every day. If that is the language you already think in, and you have led a category or commercial buying team who move at that pace, this is worth a proper look. The Company A well-established pharmaceutical wholesaler, built over more than four decades by a family of pharmacists who understood the pressures of retail pharmacy from the inside, and now run by its second generation, is deliberately moving from a family-run business into a genuinely professional, commercially sharp operation. It needs a category and commercial leader to take its procurement function from good to excellent. A year ago, this business brought in outside expertise for the first time and built a category buying team from the ground up, three groups covering generics, parallel imports and over the counter medicines, each with its own specialist lead, supported by buyers at various stages of development. That work has been done well. What the business needs now is a leader who can pick up that structure, develop the people in it, and turn good foundations into a genuinely commercial, margin-literate function that owns its numbers, cost price, rebate income, inventory availability, as personal measures of success rather than someone else's targets. The Role You will inherit a live transformation already under way: this business has spent the last year moving from an opportunistic buy to stock instinct to a disciplined buy to sell model, only committing to stock once a customer and a route to market are confirmed, and it needs someone who can finish embedding that thinking properly across the team, including realistic lead time and minimum order quantity planning for stock arriving from across the UK, Europe and the Far East, while keeping availability tight enough to support twice-daily deliveries to independent pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals and a wide range of other outlets. You will report directly to the business's commercial and procurement lead, whose own background is in sales, commercial negotiation and wholesale, not classic procurement, and whose time is currently spread thinly across procurement, wholesale and sales. He needs someone he can trust to run this function day to day with real authority. That trust will not be handed over automatically. This is a business built by analytically minded, detail-driven people who expect evidence and a clear business case behind every proposed change, and who move fast, sometimes making decisions the same day, once they believe in the person putting the case forward. The right person will know how to earn that trust quickly: understanding the detail of how the team currently works before changing anything, building credibility through good commercial judgement rather than urgency, and then using the genuine autonomy on offer to make a real difference. The Ideal Profile This is a category management and commercial buying leadership role within a wholesaler and distributor, not a generic corporate procurement or purchasing appointment. You will likely have led a commercial, sales, category management or buying team before, ideally somewhere that lives and breathes cost price, rebate and inventory discipline the way pharmaceutical wholesale, healthcare distribution or FMCG grocery wholesale does. Equally, and just as strongly, if your background is commercial finance or FP&A and you have partnered closely with procurement while leading or heavily influencing a team of your own, you should read on, this route in is genuinely valued here, not a fallback. What matters most is commercial astuteness, a real feel for margin and rebate, and the personal credibility to negotiate well yourself, since part of the job is teaching that same instinct to a team still building it, together with the ability to lead people through change without losing them. Recent experience with a modern ERP platform such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be a genuine advantage in a business that has recently implemented it and is still bedding it in. In return, you join a business that is genuinely investing in getting this right, with a strong, comprehensive package, real autonomy for someone who earns it, and the rare chance to shape a function at exactly the point it is ready to grow up. To apply, in complete confidence, please email your CV Ref: (phone number removed)
Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories - Category Manager - Indirect - FMCG- Manufacturing Client Details A leading manufacture, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer service. Known for investing in people, sustainability, and maintaining a market-leading position Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Procurement Category Manager, Senior Buyer, or ambitious procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to join a fantastic procurement function responsible for managing significant indirect spend portfolios across a complex and fast-paced business. Whether you already have generalist category management experience or are looking to broaden your expertise into areas such as Technology, this position provides excellent exposure, development opportunities, and clear career progression. You will lead mainly of the tech category, but you will be supported in this area. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to develop sourcing strategies, deliver tenders, manage supplier relationships, and drive commercial value. You'll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy while supporting a broad range of indirect spend categories, with particular interest in candidates who have experience within, or are keen to develop into, Technology and IT procurement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives. Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders and supplier negotiations. Build strong business partnerships with stakeholders across multiple functions. Manage supplier performance, contracts, risk and commercial relationships. Deliver cost savings, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve quality, service levels and operational efficiency. Support procurement transformation and change projects. Utilise market intelligence and spend analysis to inform strategic decisions. Negotiate commercial agreements and contract renewals. Ensure robust contract management and supplier governance processes are in place. Profile A successful Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Senior Indirect Buyer should have: Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sector. You must have experience in indirect procurement ( generalist category management) and ideally you would have an understanding of IT Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices. Ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Job Offer Salary of 55,000 to 60,000 + Bonus Permanent position based in Bolton ( Hybrid working) Opportunity to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector. If you're interested in this role, apply now ASAP
Sep 24, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories - Category Manager - Indirect - FMCG- Manufacturing Client Details A leading manufacture, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer service. Known for investing in people, sustainability, and maintaining a market-leading position Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Procurement Category Manager, Senior Buyer, or ambitious procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to join a fantastic procurement function responsible for managing significant indirect spend portfolios across a complex and fast-paced business. Whether you already have generalist category management experience or are looking to broaden your expertise into areas such as Technology, this position provides excellent exposure, development opportunities, and clear career progression. You will lead mainly of the tech category, but you will be supported in this area. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to develop sourcing strategies, deliver tenders, manage supplier relationships, and drive commercial value. You'll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy while supporting a broad range of indirect spend categories, with particular interest in candidates who have experience within, or are keen to develop into, Technology and IT procurement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives. Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders and supplier negotiations. Build strong business partnerships with stakeholders across multiple functions. Manage supplier performance, contracts, risk and commercial relationships. Deliver cost savings, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve quality, service levels and operational efficiency. Support procurement transformation and change projects. Utilise market intelligence and spend analysis to inform strategic decisions. Negotiate commercial agreements and contract renewals. Ensure robust contract management and supplier governance processes are in place. Profile A successful Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Senior Indirect Buyer should have: Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sector. You must have experience in indirect procurement ( generalist category management) and ideally you would have an understanding of IT Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices. Ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Job Offer Salary of 55,000 to 60,000 + Bonus Permanent position based in Bolton ( Hybrid working) Opportunity to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector. If you're interested in this role, apply now ASAP
Trading Manager Location: Harrow, London Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Trading Manager to join a fast-paced commercial team within a well-established national retail and convenience business. This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused individual with strong negotiation, category management and supplier relationship management experience to take ownership of a key category and make a measurable impact on profitability, availability and growth. The Role You will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies, negotiating with suppliers and working closely with internal stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities. About You We are looking for someone with: Proven experience in trading, buying, category management or a similar commercial role . At least 2 3 years' successful supplier negotiation experience . Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex commercial data. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and building effective supplier relationships. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of market and competitor dynamics. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Confident communication and influencing skills. Strong Excel skills, alongside good knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience working within a fast-paced retail, FMCG, grocery or similar commercial environment would be advantageous. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing category plans to improve profitability and commercial performance. Leading supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, contracts and promotional investment. Managing and developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Planning and delivering effective promotional activity to drive sales and category growth. Analysing sales, costs, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities. Managing cost price increases and assessing the impact of market and commodity changes. Supporting category reviews and developing supplier and range strategies. Managing seasonal buying opportunities and ensuring effective stock and clearance strategies. Working collaboratively with distribution centres and stakeholders to maintain strong product availability. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, supplier performance and commercial returns. Preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Trading Manager looking to take ownership of a category within a high-profile, fast-moving business.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Trading Manager Location: Harrow, London Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Trading Manager to join a fast-paced commercial team within a well-established national retail and convenience business. This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused individual with strong negotiation, category management and supplier relationship management experience to take ownership of a key category and make a measurable impact on profitability, availability and growth. The Role You will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies, negotiating with suppliers and working closely with internal stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities. About You We are looking for someone with: Proven experience in trading, buying, category management or a similar commercial role . At least 2 3 years' successful supplier negotiation experience . Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex commercial data. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and building effective supplier relationships. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of market and competitor dynamics. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Confident communication and influencing skills. Strong Excel skills, alongside good knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience working within a fast-paced retail, FMCG, grocery or similar commercial environment would be advantageous. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing category plans to improve profitability and commercial performance. Leading supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, contracts and promotional investment. Managing and developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Planning and delivering effective promotional activity to drive sales and category growth. Analysing sales, costs, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities. Managing cost price increases and assessing the impact of market and commodity changes. Supporting category reviews and developing supplier and range strategies. Managing seasonal buying opportunities and ensuring effective stock and clearance strategies. Working collaboratively with distribution centres and stakeholders to maintain strong product availability. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, supplier performance and commercial returns. Preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Trading Manager looking to take ownership of a category within a high-profile, fast-moving business.
Senior Trading Manager FMCG / BWS 7-Month Contract Up to £60,000 per annum We are looking for an experienced Senior Trading Manager to join a fast-paced FMCG/retail environment on an initial 7-month contract . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer, trading or category professional who enjoys working with suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and using data and market insight to drive profitable trading decisions. About you We are looking for someone with: Proven FMCG buying, trading or category management experience. Strong supplier negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering measurable commercial results. Experience managing product ranges, budgets and promotional activity. Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions. Confidence presenting and negotiating with senior stakeholders. Experience managing or developing people. Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work across multiple teams. A degree or equivalent higher education qualification. The role will involve: Developing and delivering category and trading strategies across a national product range. Managing and negotiating supplier relationships, costs, terms and commercial agreements. Delivering trading budgets and maximising income and profitability. Analysing market trends, competitor activity, sales and financial data to identify opportunities and manage risk. Developing and delivering promotional plans in partnership with suppliers and internal teams. Working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure product availability, competitive ranges and strong commercial performance. Acting as an escalation point for supply and product issues. Managing and developing a Trading Assistant , providing coaching and support. Leading projects and implementing improvements across the trading function. Experience within retail or wholesale, particularly FMCG or BWS, would be highly desirable. What's on offer 7-month contract Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Opportunity to join a commercially focused FMCG business and make an immediate impact. If you are an experienced trading, buying or category professional and available for a contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Sep 22, 2026
Contractor
Senior Trading Manager FMCG / BWS 7-Month Contract Up to £60,000 per annum We are looking for an experienced Senior Trading Manager to join a fast-paced FMCG/retail environment on an initial 7-month contract . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer, trading or category professional who enjoys working with suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and using data and market insight to drive profitable trading decisions. About you We are looking for someone with: Proven FMCG buying, trading or category management experience. Strong supplier negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering measurable commercial results. Experience managing product ranges, budgets and promotional activity. Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions. Confidence presenting and negotiating with senior stakeholders. Experience managing or developing people. Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work across multiple teams. A degree or equivalent higher education qualification. The role will involve: Developing and delivering category and trading strategies across a national product range. Managing and negotiating supplier relationships, costs, terms and commercial agreements. Delivering trading budgets and maximising income and profitability. Analysing market trends, competitor activity, sales and financial data to identify opportunities and manage risk. Developing and delivering promotional plans in partnership with suppliers and internal teams. Working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure product availability, competitive ranges and strong commercial performance. Acting as an escalation point for supply and product issues. Managing and developing a Trading Assistant , providing coaching and support. Leading projects and implementing improvements across the trading function. Experience within retail or wholesale, particularly FMCG or BWS, would be highly desirable. What's on offer 7-month contract Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Opportunity to join a commercially focused FMCG business and make an immediate impact. If you are an experienced trading, buying or category professional and available for a contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
