Company Description We help brands make BOLD MOVES Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category" "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%" "Make me the most loved brand in my industry" These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency. Our CommitmentAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency. Overview Publicis Content is a multi-disciplinary team designed to make and distribute content that consumers will read, watch and share. Working across Influencers, Media Partnerships, Social and Web/Search, we plan, make and measure awesome content for global brands. Publicis Groupe is seeking anInfluencer Campaign Manager to join the incredible Publicis Media Content team. Reporting into the Account Director, you will be required to manage and execute multiple influencer campaigns across a range of UK and global clients, sectors and social channels. You will also be responsible for project managing the end-to-end delivery of your campaigns from initial response through to campaign activation, talent content creation and post-campaign reporting, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and deliver agreed KPIs. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end influencer campaign management -from creator discovery, vetting and contract negotiation through to activation, content approvals, publishing, and post-campaign reporting, ensuring all activity meets brand, legal, and compliance standards. Develop strategic influencer marketing plans by gathering audience, market, and business insights, partnering with Strategy and Insights teams, and delivering data-driven recommendations and PCAs that align with client objectives. Manage client relationships by serving as a trusted day-to-day contact, confidently challenging briefs, addressing issues, and ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Collaborate with internal teams (including Paid Social, Creative, Finance, and other agency partners) to integrate influencer content into wider content and media plans, optimise amplification, and support cross-agency workflows. Oversee commercial and operational excellence by managing Scopes of Work, tracking budgets, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation, and coordinating with Finance on invoicing, compliance, and timely payments. Build strong relationships across the influencer ecosystem - including creators, talent agents, platforms, and internal stakeholders - while educating wider teams on the role of influencer marketing within broader content strategies. Qualifications Deep influencer marketing and creator management expertise, with hands-on experience running end-to-end campaigns - from talent sourcing and negotiation to content delivery, usage rights, and performance analysis. Strong understanding of the creator economy and social media landscape, including platform trends, audience behaviour, retail media connections, and evolving best practices. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, able to build trust with influencers, agents, clients, and cross-functional internal teams. Proven project and operational management capability, confident managing multiple campaigns, timelines, budgets, scopes of work, and compliance requirements across markets. Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience using influencer management and insights platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, Traackr, Tagger) to inform strategy, optimise campaigns, and demonstrate success. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with the confidence to present ideas, guide others, challenge thinking constructively, and inspire creative and strategic storytelling. Additional Information Publicis Media / Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Company Description We help brands make BOLD MOVES Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category" "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%" "Make me the most loved brand in my industry" These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency. Our CommitmentAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency. Overview Publicis Content is a multi-disciplinary team designed to make and distribute content that consumers will read, watch and share. Working across Influencers, Media Partnerships, Social and Web/Search, we plan, make and measure awesome content for global brands. Publicis Groupe is seeking anInfluencer Campaign Manager to join the incredible Publicis Media Content team. Reporting into the Account Director, you will be required to manage and execute multiple influencer campaigns across a range of UK and global clients, sectors and social channels. You will also be responsible for project managing the end-to-end delivery of your campaigns from initial response through to campaign activation, talent content creation and post-campaign reporting, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and deliver agreed KPIs. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end influencer campaign management -from creator discovery, vetting and contract negotiation through to activation, content approvals, publishing, and post-campaign reporting, ensuring all activity meets brand, legal, and compliance standards. Develop strategic influencer marketing plans by gathering audience, market, and business insights, partnering with Strategy and Insights teams, and delivering data-driven recommendations and PCAs that align with client objectives. Manage client relationships by serving as a trusted day-to-day contact, confidently challenging briefs, addressing issues, and ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Collaborate with internal teams (including Paid Social, Creative, Finance, and other agency partners) to integrate influencer content into wider content and media plans, optimise amplification, and support cross-agency workflows. Oversee commercial and operational excellence by managing Scopes of Work, tracking budgets, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation, and coordinating with Finance on invoicing, compliance, and timely payments. Build strong relationships across the influencer ecosystem - including creators, talent agents, platforms, and internal stakeholders - while educating wider teams on the role of influencer marketing within broader content strategies. Qualifications Deep influencer marketing and creator management expertise, with hands-on experience running end-to-end campaigns - from talent sourcing and negotiation to content delivery, usage rights, and performance analysis. Strong understanding of the creator economy and social media landscape, including platform trends, audience behaviour, retail media connections, and evolving best practices. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, able to build trust with influencers, agents, clients, and cross-functional internal teams. Proven project and operational management capability, confident managing multiple campaigns, timelines, budgets, scopes of work, and compliance requirements across markets. Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience using influencer management and insights platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, Traackr, Tagger) to inform strategy, optimise campaigns, and demonstrate success. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with the confidence to present ideas, guide others, challenge thinking constructively, and inspire creative and strategic storytelling. Additional Information Publicis Media / Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
About the Business Our client is a highly respected and rapidly expanding retail group, renowned for delivering beautifully designed, trend-led products across seasonal and lifestyle categories. With a particularly strong presence in Christmas and seasonal ranges, they are known for combining creativity with commercial excellence. The business has an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering memorable customer experiences, making this an exciting time to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation focused on sustainable growth. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Christmas Category Manager to take full ownership of a key seasonal category. This is a pivotal role for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on range building, trend-led product curation, and Far East sourcing. You'll have significant autonomy to shape the Christmas category strategy, driving growth, profitability, and customer appeal across this critical trading period. Key Responsibilities Analyse Christmas trends, seasonal insights, and competitor activity to inform and refine category strategy. Build, curate, and evolve compelling Christmas product ranges that excite customers and maximise sales. Source, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with Far East suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery for peak season. Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept, design, and development through to launch, merchandising, and post-season performance review. Collaborate cross-functionally on pricing, promotions, and marketing activity to optimise seasonal visibility and sell-through. Monitor margins, landed costs, and category KPIs, using data to drive informed commercial decisions. Plan and manage budgets, forecasts, and stock levels to align with seasonal demand and critical trading windows. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Category Manager or Buyer, ideally within Christmas, seasonal, home d cor, or gifting categories. Strong analytical capability with the confidence to turn insight into commercial action. Demonstrated success in building and trading seasonal or fast-paced retail ranges. Solid experience sourcing and negotiating with Far East suppliers. Excellent commercial acumen, communication, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work autonomously. Why Apply? This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile Christmas category within a growing retail group at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll play a key role in shaping seasonal strategy, working with international suppliers, and seeing your impact come to life during the most important trading period of the year. If you're a commercially minded Christmas Category Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. What's Next? For further information regarding this opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) . If you feel you meet most of the requirements but would like to discuss the role further, please call (phone number removed) . RG21052 INDOTHER
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
About the Business Our client is a highly respected and rapidly expanding retail group, renowned for delivering beautifully designed, trend-led products across seasonal and lifestyle categories. With a particularly strong presence in Christmas and seasonal ranges, they are known for combining creativity with commercial excellence. The business has an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering memorable customer experiences, making this an exciting time to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation focused on sustainable growth. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Christmas Category Manager to take full ownership of a key seasonal category. This is a pivotal role for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on range building, trend-led product curation, and Far East sourcing. You'll have significant autonomy to shape the Christmas category strategy, driving growth, profitability, and customer appeal across this critical trading period. Key Responsibilities Analyse Christmas trends, seasonal insights, and competitor activity to inform and refine category strategy. Build, curate, and evolve compelling Christmas product ranges that excite customers and maximise sales. Source, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with Far East suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery for peak season. Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept, design, and development through to launch, merchandising, and post-season performance review. Collaborate cross-functionally on pricing, promotions, and marketing activity to optimise seasonal visibility and sell-through. Monitor margins, landed costs, and category KPIs, using data to drive informed commercial decisions. Plan and manage budgets, forecasts, and stock levels to align with seasonal demand and critical trading windows. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Category Manager or Buyer, ideally within Christmas, seasonal, home d cor, or gifting categories. Strong analytical capability with the confidence to turn insight into commercial action. Demonstrated success in building and trading seasonal or fast-paced retail ranges. Solid experience sourcing and negotiating with Far East suppliers. Excellent commercial acumen, communication, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work autonomously. Why Apply? This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile Christmas category within a growing retail group at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll play a key role in shaping seasonal strategy, working with international suppliers, and seeing your impact come to life during the most important trading period of the year. If you're a commercially minded Christmas Category Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. What's Next? For further information regarding this opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) . If you feel you meet most of the requirements but would like to discuss the role further, please call (phone number removed) . RG21052 INDOTHER
Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Job description Salary From:£41,500 Salary To:£41,500 Location:Woking Category:Head Office Closing Date:26 February 2026 Contract Type:Permanent Full Time Join Acosta Europe - Where People Drive Performance At Acosta Europe, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We partner with some of the world's biggest brands to deliver smarter solutions, stronger commercial performance, and exceptional customer experiences. As part of our People Team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation by bringing in outstanding talent who live our values and drive results for our clients. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who is passionate about building relationships, creating meaningful candidate experiences, and developing strategic recruitment solutions that help our business - and our people - thrive. About the Role This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment strategy across Acosta Europe. You will work in true partnership with hiring managers, leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract, engage, and hire exceptional people who align with our culture and our clients' needs. You'll bring a commercial mindset, a consultative approach, and the confidence to influence and advise at all levels. Whether you're shaping talent pipelines, promoting our employer brand, or guiding hiring teams through best practice, you'll help us build a high-performing organisation from the inside out. What You'll Be Doing Recruitment Strategy & Planning Design and deliver innovative talent attraction strategies that support Acosta's growth. Use market insight and labour data to refine approaches and open new sourcing opportunities. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop accurate, engaging job briefs. Client & Stakeholder Partnerships Build trusted relationships with clients, partners, and hiring managers to understand business needs and culture. Act as a talent advisor, supporting managers with expertise, market knowledge, and guidance throughout the hiring process. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development Use a mix of direct sourcing, headhunting, social outreach, and networking to find top talent. Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for key or future roles. Build ongoing connections with potential candidates to ensure a strong pool of future talent. Candidate Experience & Selection Review CVs, conduct initial interviews, and identify high-calibre individuals for our opportunities. Ensure every candidate experiences Acosta's people-first approach throughout the hiring journey. Present high-quality shortlists with clear, valuable insights for hiring managers. Support offer negotiations and post-placement follow-up to ensure successful onboarding. Employer Brand & Attraction Champion the Acosta Europe brand across all recruitment touchpoints. Collaborate with marketing to create compelling content that showcases who we are and what makes us unique. Represent Acosta at career fairs, events, and industry forums. Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Track and report key recruitment metrics that highlight performance and drive improvement. Provide insight-led recommendations to enhance processes and speed-to-hire. Share knowledge, support colleagues, and help develop recruitment capability across the team. What We're Looking For Skills & Experience 2 Year Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced or client-led environment. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build strong relationships. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Confident using recruitment technology, ATS platforms, and sourcing tools. A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Job description Salary From:£41,500 Salary To:£41,500 Location:Woking Category:Head Office Closing Date:26 February 2026 Contract Type:Permanent Full Time Join Acosta Europe - Where People Drive Performance At Acosta Europe, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We partner with some of the world's biggest brands to deliver smarter solutions, stronger commercial performance, and exceptional customer experiences. As part of our People Team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation by bringing in outstanding talent who live our values and drive results for our clients. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner who is passionate about building relationships, creating meaningful candidate experiences, and developing strategic recruitment solutions that help our business - and our people - thrive. About the Role This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment strategy across Acosta Europe. You will work in true partnership with hiring managers, leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract, engage, and hire exceptional people who align with our culture and our clients' needs. You'll bring a commercial mindset, a consultative approach, and the confidence to influence and advise at all levels. Whether you're shaping talent pipelines, promoting our employer brand, or guiding hiring teams through best practice, you'll help us build a high-performing organisation from the inside out. What You'll Be Doing Recruitment Strategy & Planning Design and deliver innovative talent attraction strategies that support Acosta's growth. Use market insight and labour data to refine approaches and open new sourcing opportunities. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop accurate, engaging job briefs. Client & Stakeholder Partnerships Build trusted relationships with clients, partners, and hiring managers to understand business needs and culture. Act as a talent advisor, supporting managers with expertise, market knowledge, and guidance throughout the hiring process. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development Use a mix of direct sourcing, headhunting, social outreach, and networking to find top talent. Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for key or future roles. Build ongoing connections with potential candidates to ensure a strong pool of future talent. Candidate Experience & Selection Review CVs, conduct initial interviews, and identify high-calibre individuals for our opportunities. Ensure every candidate experiences Acosta's people-first approach throughout the hiring journey. Present high-quality shortlists with clear, valuable insights for hiring managers. Support offer negotiations and post-placement follow-up to ensure successful onboarding. Employer Brand & Attraction Champion the Acosta Europe brand across all recruitment touchpoints. Collaborate with marketing to create compelling content that showcases who we are and what makes us unique. Represent Acosta at career fairs, events, and industry forums. Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Track and report key recruitment metrics that highlight performance and drive improvement. Provide insight-led recommendations to enhance processes and speed-to-hire. Share knowledge, support colleagues, and help develop recruitment capability across the team. What We're Looking For Skills & Experience 2 Year Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced or client-led environment. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build strong relationships. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Confident using recruitment technology, ATS platforms, and sourcing tools. A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
Salary Up to £40k pa depending on experience Client Our client is a global brand services agency that delivers value by working with their clients and their strategic partners to implement effective marketing communications, creatively and efficiently. Practically speaking, that means working with clients and their creative and media partners to implement, adapt, translate, deliver and drive cost efficiencies across all media channels, every sector and any market. Role Based on site this role will assume responsibility for all label procurement activity on behalf of the client, comprising approximately £10 million of spend in an area of strategic focus and growth. The Label & Laminate Category Lead will focus on delivering procurement objectives for 2014 and beyond, including, but not limited to: Developing and implementing a category specific strategy for packaging procurement for external clients to exceed client contract commercials; Ensuring our internal customers achieve European Strategic Sourcing contribution targets; Building a best in class packaging supply chain in the label and laminates categories; Developing and presenting category strategy in line with client business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Build packaging category specific best in class, cost competitive supply chain within client scope Meet / exceed specific packaging category budgets Deliver commercial solutions to enable internal customers to exceed client contract commercials Exceed procurement contribution targets through outstanding procurement process and drive for results Track and measure all savings delivered and contribution generated on a weekly basis Deploy best practice procurement techniques to ensure our client has a best in class, cost effective supply chain Drive efficiency improvements in managing supplier relationships, including best practice contract management and finance management Effectively resolve contract and payment issues/disputes and proactively identify and eliminate future issues Proactively monitor supplier performance to ensure internal customers are receiving best service in accordance with contract SLAs and KPIs Maintain industry and subject matter expertise on relevant packaging category sourcing Report on packaging category trends and best practices driving best in class purchasing practices Ensure full compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and standards, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations with category Work with all other departments and the wider group to maximise best practice and service delivery to internal and external clients Develop close working relationships with account teams Support Account Director and Senior Management in new business presentations and client engagement Project professionalism and expertise to current and prospective clients, reinforcing clients' trust Develop a strategy for categories in this area to support account teams and other internal customers in exceeding client expectations Work strategically and tactically with Account Director and Senior Management with a view to supporting business initiatives and encouraging cross selling of categories in this area Track and measure all savings delivered and contribution generated on a weekly basis and communicate to internal customers Monitor performances of agreements after implementation, against defined criteria, and proactively take action to ensure all parties to such agreements meet or exceed performance expectations Person Specification Outstanding experience in the packaging/print sector Proven track record of managing a packaging portfolio Significant experience of category/print management or procurement, with a proven track record of value creation by either cost reduction or achieving contribution targets Previous experience of procuring relevant category of goods and services highly advantageous CIP qualification preferred Proven track record of supporting internal and external customers Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers: listening, influencing & presenting Significant experience of making presentations to clients in support of business development Significant experience of procurement best practice and procurement techniques Experienced in the successful use of e procurement tools Proven track record in data management - strong Excel skills Strong negotiating skills (both commercial and legal) Experienced at managing change Outstanding team player This position has now been filled.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Salary Up to £40k pa depending on experience Client Our client is a global brand services agency that delivers value by working with their clients and their strategic partners to implement effective marketing communications, creatively and efficiently. Practically speaking, that means working with clients and their creative and media partners to implement, adapt, translate, deliver and drive cost efficiencies across all media channels, every sector and any market. Role Based on site this role will assume responsibility for all label procurement activity on behalf of the client, comprising approximately £10 million of spend in an area of strategic focus and growth. The Label & Laminate Category Lead will focus on delivering procurement objectives for 2014 and beyond, including, but not limited to: Developing and implementing a category specific strategy for packaging procurement for external clients to exceed client contract commercials; Ensuring our internal customers achieve European Strategic Sourcing contribution targets; Building a best in class packaging supply chain in the label and laminates categories; Developing and presenting category strategy in line with client business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Build packaging category specific best in class, cost competitive supply chain within client scope Meet / exceed specific packaging category budgets Deliver commercial solutions to enable internal customers to exceed client contract commercials Exceed procurement contribution targets through outstanding procurement process and drive for results Track and measure all savings delivered and contribution generated on a weekly basis Deploy best practice procurement techniques to ensure our client has a best in class, cost effective supply chain Drive efficiency improvements in managing supplier relationships, including best practice contract management and finance management Effectively resolve contract and payment issues/disputes and proactively identify and eliminate future issues Proactively monitor supplier performance to ensure internal customers are receiving best service in accordance with contract SLAs and KPIs Maintain industry and subject matter expertise on relevant packaging category sourcing Report on packaging category trends and best practices driving best in class purchasing practices Ensure full compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and standards, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations with category Work with all other departments and the wider group to maximise best practice and service delivery to internal and external clients Develop close working relationships with account teams Support Account Director and Senior Management in new business presentations and client engagement Project professionalism and expertise to current and prospective clients, reinforcing clients' trust Develop a strategy for categories in this area to support account teams and other internal customers in exceeding client expectations Work strategically and tactically with Account Director and Senior Management with a view to supporting business initiatives and encouraging cross selling of categories in this area Track and measure all savings delivered and contribution generated on a weekly basis and communicate to internal customers Monitor performances of agreements after implementation, against defined criteria, and proactively take action to ensure all parties to such agreements meet or exceed performance expectations Person Specification Outstanding experience in the packaging/print sector Proven track record of managing a packaging portfolio Significant experience of category/print management or procurement, with a proven track record of value creation by either cost reduction or achieving contribution targets Previous experience of procuring relevant category of goods and services highly advantageous CIP qualification preferred Proven track record of supporting internal and external customers Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers: listening, influencing & presenting Significant experience of making presentations to clients in support of business development Significant experience of procurement best practice and procurement techniques Experienced in the successful use of e procurement tools Proven track record in data management - strong Excel skills Strong negotiating skills (both commercial and legal) Experienced at managing change Outstanding team player This position has now been filled.
Play a pivotal role in identifying, developing and managing key supply partners that can deliver against our client needs. Client Details Global packaging company with some incredibly well known clients based in South-East London Description Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned packaging categories, including supplier selection, onboarding, allocation, and sourcing events Own and manage relationships with key suppliers, delivering the supplier engagement framework and driving long-term innovation through strategic alignment and regular reviews (e.g., T2T, QBRs). Serve as the Commercial Lead for the supply base, overseeing negotiations, contract finalization, and pricing strategies across assigned categories. Support local market projects and savings initiatives in collaboration with Product Development (PD) teams and commercial teams, contributing to cost optimization and innovation. Act as the escalation point for supplier-related issues, including quality, capacity, pricing, and commercialization challenges. Lead promotional feasibility and capacity strategy development to support marketing and brand goals Support Stage Gate processes from early concept (0-3) through execution (4-6), ensuring supplier readiness and sourcing alignment. Review and ensure compliance with spend forecasts, contributing to accurate financial planning and reporting. Own the cost savings pipeline, identifying and delivering sourcing efficiencies across the EU region. Scout, develop and validate new suppliers that strengthen the supply base. Lead quarterly pricing forecasts (QPF) and contribute to global cost circularity initiatives. Make strategic recommendations and decisions within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) framework. Profile A successful Category Manager (Packaging) should have: Experience in supply chain sourcing within the Packaging category Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement preferably within packaging, FMCG, or QSR sectors. Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Commercial mindset and customer focus. Experience managing complex supplier networks across multiple markets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with risk management, packaging related sustainability trends, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools. Job Offer Competitive salary Generous 10% bonus and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work in London within a large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. Permanent role offering stability and career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to excel as a Category Manager (Packaging) in the Transport & Distribution industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Play a pivotal role in identifying, developing and managing key supply partners that can deliver against our client needs. Client Details Global packaging company with some incredibly well known clients based in South-East London Description Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned packaging categories, including supplier selection, onboarding, allocation, and sourcing events Own and manage relationships with key suppliers, delivering the supplier engagement framework and driving long-term innovation through strategic alignment and regular reviews (e.g., T2T, QBRs). Serve as the Commercial Lead for the supply base, overseeing negotiations, contract finalization, and pricing strategies across assigned categories. Support local market projects and savings initiatives in collaboration with Product Development (PD) teams and commercial teams, contributing to cost optimization and innovation. Act as the escalation point for supplier-related issues, including quality, capacity, pricing, and commercialization challenges. Lead promotional feasibility and capacity strategy development to support marketing and brand goals Support Stage Gate processes from early concept (0-3) through execution (4-6), ensuring supplier readiness and sourcing alignment. Review and ensure compliance with spend forecasts, contributing to accurate financial planning and reporting. Own the cost savings pipeline, identifying and delivering sourcing efficiencies across the EU region. Scout, develop and validate new suppliers that strengthen the supply base. Lead quarterly pricing forecasts (QPF) and contribute to global cost circularity initiatives. Make strategic recommendations and decisions within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) framework. Profile A successful Category Manager (Packaging) should have: Experience in supply chain sourcing within the Packaging category Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement preferably within packaging, FMCG, or QSR sectors. Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Commercial mindset and customer focus. Experience managing complex supplier networks across multiple markets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with risk management, packaging related sustainability trends, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools. Job Offer Competitive salary Generous 10% bonus and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work in London within a large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. Permanent role offering stability and career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to excel as a Category Manager (Packaging) in the Transport & Distribution industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career
Indirect Category Manager page is loaded Indirect Category Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Watford, Hertfordshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002614 Location: Hybrid (Watford-based; some travel to sites and suppliers as required)At Medivet, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional care that's always there - for our patients, clients, and people. To support our growth and service excellence, we're looking for a commercially minded Indirect Category Manager to join our Procurement team.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio, including Property, Facilities Management, IT, Fleet, Professional Services, Marketing, and other general business services. What you'll be doing Develop and implement category strategies that deliver sustainable savings, risk reduction, and service improvements. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFIs, RFPs, negotiations) ensuring compliance and value for money. Manage supplier selection, contracting, and performance reviews, driving accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure suppliers meet Medivet's ESG, data protection, and ethical sourcing standards. Monitor spend, savings, and supplier performance, producing reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships across Property, IT, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and other teams to align procurement strategies with business needs. Drive adoption of procurement best practices, tools, and systems, mentoring junior team members along the way. What you'll bring: 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement across multi-site operations. Proven expertise in category management and end-to-end contract management. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Experience leading supplier performance management and ensuring compliance with ESG standards. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP, contract management tools). Why Medivet Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for. Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Indirect Category Manager page is loaded Indirect Category Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Watford, Hertfordshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002614 Location: Hybrid (Watford-based; some travel to sites and suppliers as required)At Medivet, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional care that's always there - for our patients, clients, and people. To support our growth and service excellence, we're looking for a commercially minded Indirect Category Manager to join our Procurement team.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio, including Property, Facilities Management, IT, Fleet, Professional Services, Marketing, and other general business services. What you'll be doing Develop and implement category strategies that deliver sustainable savings, risk reduction, and service improvements. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFIs, RFPs, negotiations) ensuring compliance and value for money. Manage supplier selection, contracting, and performance reviews, driving accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure suppliers meet Medivet's ESG, data protection, and ethical sourcing standards. Monitor spend, savings, and supplier performance, producing reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships across Property, IT, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and other teams to align procurement strategies with business needs. Drive adoption of procurement best practices, tools, and systems, mentoring junior team members along the way. What you'll bring: 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement across multi-site operations. Proven expertise in category management and end-to-end contract management. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Experience leading supplier performance management and ensuring compliance with ESG standards. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP, contract management tools). Why Medivet Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for. Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Contracts Interim Projects Sales Manager Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 03/17/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent bonus + commission Date Opened 03/17/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant remote based Recruitment Manager or Director to manage hands on the candidate/talent acquisition and 2-3 recruitment consultants. Attached to London, for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, which is growing based on exceptional performance results; in response to client and candidate demand and high activity from our CEO. Most of our client clients have awesome digital marketing, eCommerce, operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Many, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts are always the owners/c-level of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: An understanding of Digital Marketing, Socila Paid Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Always learning or open to coaching If you are an experienced new business with company contacts in Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations in funded start-upsor small and medium size growing companies you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for us bringing clients Minimum 3 years in at least one company, and no upper limit (this might suit someone from an executive recruitment search and selection firm or someone who was formerly a recruitment consultant but only wants to resource candidates without any client management) Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months (eg 6-12 months) on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self-employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) with meet ups High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills An excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK late morning and through the afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients, conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients so if your prefer to start around 10am or 11am onward that might be a good fit and we rarely work beyond 6/7pm unless occasionally needed. If you focus on the UK or EMEA market the times will adjust appropriately and you manage your own time outside of core hours 2.1 or 1st Class Honours Degree or Higher Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats, including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards including earn in stock incentives and potentially company ownership. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future. For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Contracts Interim Projects Sales Manager Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 03/17/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent bonus + commission Date Opened 03/17/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant remote based Recruitment Manager or Director to manage hands on the candidate/talent acquisition and 2-3 recruitment consultants. Attached to London, for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, which is growing based on exceptional performance results; in response to client and candidate demand and high activity from our CEO. Most of our client clients have awesome digital marketing, eCommerce, operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Many, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts are always the owners/c-level of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: An understanding of Digital Marketing, Socila Paid Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Always learning or open to coaching If you are an experienced new business with company contacts in Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations in funded start-upsor small and medium size growing companies you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for us bringing clients Minimum 3 years in at least one company, and no upper limit (this might suit someone from an executive recruitment search and selection firm or someone who was formerly a recruitment consultant but only wants to resource candidates without any client management) Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months (eg 6-12 months) on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self-employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) with meet ups High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills An excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK late morning and through the afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients, conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients so if your prefer to start around 10am or 11am onward that might be a good fit and we rarely work beyond 6/7pm unless occasionally needed. If you focus on the UK or EMEA market the times will adjust appropriately and you manage your own time outside of core hours 2.1 or 1st Class Honours Degree or Higher Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats, including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards including earn in stock incentives and potentially company ownership. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future. For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
Overview We'reexpanding our B2B capabilities across the UK and investing for sustained growth. We combine the power of Screwfix's scale, supplychainand digital platforms with tailored B2B propositions,pricingand service models. Our ambition is to make B2B buying fast,simpleand reliable, removing friction through seamless digital journeys, dependableavailabilityand service that customers can rely on. There's real momentum behind our national B2B growth, and this role puts you right at the centre of it. As our B2B Senior National Account Manager, you'll take ownership of high value accounts, shaping partnerships, leading tender activity and building strategic plans that drive growth, loyalty and long term profitability. You'll balance deep engagement with existing customers while spotting new commercial opportunities, working across Sales, Category, Commercial Operations and regional teams to ensure national priorities land seamlessly on the ground. With regular input into priorities and performance alongside your Senior Manager, you'll have genuine ownership and influence. Beyond managing your portfolio, you'll help expand our national footprint, supporting regional hubs, securing long term agreements and strengthening strategic partnerships. You'll keep CRM data sharp, maintain a strong pipeline and champion key programmes like PiPo, the App and CRM to drive share of wallet and stronger customer outcomes. This is a high visibility role where you'll solve challenges at pace, influence key commercial decisions and build strong senior credibility within a fast-growing B2B function. What's in it for you? Discretionary performance related bonus offering OTE of 70% of salary. Company car 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly Flexible start and end times around core working hours Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle Up to 14% employer pension contributions Life cover up to 4x your salary Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings) 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q Responsibilities Strategic Account Management Manage and build a portfolio of key strategic national accounts, developing and maintaining account plans that drive growth, retention, and profitability. Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with overall business objectives and national priorities. Lead and support tender activity across strategic national accounts, working with internal teams to coordinate robust, commercially aligned submissions. Build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders across customer organisations and internal teams to support long-term partnership success. Work closely with the Senior Manager to review, discuss, and agree regional priorities and performance targets. Balance engagement, analysis, and review of both existing and new accounts to ensure progress across key priority areas. Collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring alignment between national and regional activity and maintaining a consistent customer experience Regional Support Attend top regional hubs nationally to support Regional Account Managers and ensure alignment with national strategies. Act as a liaison between national and regional teams to deliver a consistent customer experience. New Business Development Identify and secure new business opportunities within the national account space. Support negotiations for long-term agreements and strategic partnerships, within agreed frameworks. Operational Excellence Drive internal stakeholder engagement to support initiatives that drive growth in share of wallet across key accounts, and deliver on strategic programs including PiPo, App, CRM, and other business-critical initiatives Ensure compliance with commercial frameworks, pricing structures, and governance processes Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular reporting on account performance and pipeline Attend internal meetings as required, either in the field or Head Office Escalate and or discuss key challenges and proposed solutions with Senior Manager, as to ensure any key risks/challenges/blockers are managed and resolved. Share market insight and good practice with Line Manager and peers, as to support business growth and continuous improvement Qualifications Proven experience in managing strategic accounts within a B2B environment Strong relationship building and negotiation skills Commercial acumen and ability to develop strategic account plans Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First: Financial wellbeing Wagestream access to track earnings and save Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme Colleague support fund Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes Every day benefits Career progression and development programmes Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk Support networks available Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we're a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you. Sustainability at Screwfix We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us. We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Overview We'reexpanding our B2B capabilities across the UK and investing for sustained growth. We combine the power of Screwfix's scale, supplychainand digital platforms with tailored B2B propositions,pricingand service models. Our ambition is to make B2B buying fast,simpleand reliable, removing friction through seamless digital journeys, dependableavailabilityand service that customers can rely on. There's real momentum behind our national B2B growth, and this role puts you right at the centre of it. As our B2B Senior National Account Manager, you'll take ownership of high value accounts, shaping partnerships, leading tender activity and building strategic plans that drive growth, loyalty and long term profitability. You'll balance deep engagement with existing customers while spotting new commercial opportunities, working across Sales, Category, Commercial Operations and regional teams to ensure national priorities land seamlessly on the ground. With regular input into priorities and performance alongside your Senior Manager, you'll have genuine ownership and influence. Beyond managing your portfolio, you'll help expand our national footprint, supporting regional hubs, securing long term agreements and strengthening strategic partnerships. You'll keep CRM data sharp, maintain a strong pipeline and champion key programmes like PiPo, the App and CRM to drive share of wallet and stronger customer outcomes. This is a high visibility role where you'll solve challenges at pace, influence key commercial decisions and build strong senior credibility within a fast-growing B2B function. What's in it for you? Discretionary performance related bonus offering OTE of 70% of salary. Company car 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly Flexible start and end times around core working hours Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle Up to 14% employer pension contributions Life cover up to 4x your salary Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings) 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q Responsibilities Strategic Account Management Manage and build a portfolio of key strategic national accounts, developing and maintaining account plans that drive growth, retention, and profitability. Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with overall business objectives and national priorities. Lead and support tender activity across strategic national accounts, working with internal teams to coordinate robust, commercially aligned submissions. Build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders across customer organisations and internal teams to support long-term partnership success. Work closely with the Senior Manager to review, discuss, and agree regional priorities and performance targets. Balance engagement, analysis, and review of both existing and new accounts to ensure progress across key priority areas. Collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring alignment between national and regional activity and maintaining a consistent customer experience Regional Support Attend top regional hubs nationally to support Regional Account Managers and ensure alignment with national strategies. Act as a liaison between national and regional teams to deliver a consistent customer experience. New Business Development Identify and secure new business opportunities within the national account space. Support negotiations for long-term agreements and strategic partnerships, within agreed frameworks. Operational Excellence Drive internal stakeholder engagement to support initiatives that drive growth in share of wallet across key accounts, and deliver on strategic programs including PiPo, App, CRM, and other business-critical initiatives Ensure compliance with commercial frameworks, pricing structures, and governance processes Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular reporting on account performance and pipeline Attend internal meetings as required, either in the field or Head Office Escalate and or discuss key challenges and proposed solutions with Senior Manager, as to ensure any key risks/challenges/blockers are managed and resolved. Share market insight and good practice with Line Manager and peers, as to support business growth and continuous improvement Qualifications Proven experience in managing strategic accounts within a B2B environment Strong relationship building and negotiation skills Commercial acumen and ability to develop strategic account plans Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First: Financial wellbeing Wagestream access to track earnings and save Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme Colleague support fund Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes Every day benefits Career progression and development programmes Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk Support networks available Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we're a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you. Sustainability at Screwfix We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us. We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
POS / PRINT CATEGORY MANAGER WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW Excellent Salary Bonus Working within a team Remote role ROLE DETAILS The Category Manager plays a critical part in shaping the sourcing strategy for Temporary Point of Sale products, with a strong focus on the UK and ROI markets. They must possess a combination of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong interpersonal skills to excel in this position. Develop and execute the POS product category strategy, including product selection, pricing, and promotion strategies. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats within the POS category. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment and successful execution of category plans. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and conditions. EXPERIENCE Vision and Strategy: The Category Manager is expected to develop and execute the vision and strategy for sourcing Temporary Point of Sale (POS) products for the UK and ROI regions. Additionally, they will have some input into the strategy for the broader EMEA and global markets. Category Sourcing: Accountable for all sourcing activities related to the category, including supplier selection, negotiation, and management. Supply Chain Strategies: Provide thought leadership in developing supply chain strategies specific to the UK and ROI markets. Product Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and innovations in the POS sector and apply this knowledge to product sourcing and development. Market Intelligence: Gather and analyse market data to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market trends. Stakeholder Management: Manage dependencies between sourcing and relevant stakeholders. This includes working closely with suppliers, clients, and project implementations. RFP and RFQ Management: Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, ensuring that suppliers are selected and contracted efficiently and cost-effectively. Supply Chain Audits: Oversee supply chain audits to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency in the sourcing process. Technical Expertise: Possess in-depth technical knowledge of POS production, materials, and their execution in the marketplace. Strategic Thinking: Apply strategic thinking to make decisions that align with the long-term goals and objectives of the company. QUALIFICATIONS Self-Starter: The ideal candidate should be proactive and self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain relationships with key vendors, as well as internal and external partners. Influencing Skills: The Category Manager should be adept at influencing decisions and driving the implementation of the category strategy. Market Knowledge: A deep understanding of the UK and ROI POS market, including current market trends, competitors, and customer preferences, is crucial. Vendor Relationships: Existing relationships with key vendors can be an asset in negotiating favourable terms and ensuring a smooth sourcing process. Technical Knowledge: Expertise in POS production processes, materials, and industry standards is necessary for making informed decisions and ensuring product quality. Send me your CV and for more info please contact me at
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
POS / PRINT CATEGORY MANAGER WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW Excellent Salary Bonus Working within a team Remote role ROLE DETAILS The Category Manager plays a critical part in shaping the sourcing strategy for Temporary Point of Sale products, with a strong focus on the UK and ROI markets. They must possess a combination of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong interpersonal skills to excel in this position. Develop and execute the POS product category strategy, including product selection, pricing, and promotion strategies. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats within the POS category. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment and successful execution of category plans. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and conditions. EXPERIENCE Vision and Strategy: The Category Manager is expected to develop and execute the vision and strategy for sourcing Temporary Point of Sale (POS) products for the UK and ROI regions. Additionally, they will have some input into the strategy for the broader EMEA and global markets. Category Sourcing: Accountable for all sourcing activities related to the category, including supplier selection, negotiation, and management. Supply Chain Strategies: Provide thought leadership in developing supply chain strategies specific to the UK and ROI markets. Product Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and innovations in the POS sector and apply this knowledge to product sourcing and development. Market Intelligence: Gather and analyse market data to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market trends. Stakeholder Management: Manage dependencies between sourcing and relevant stakeholders. This includes working closely with suppliers, clients, and project implementations. RFP and RFQ Management: Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, ensuring that suppliers are selected and contracted efficiently and cost-effectively. Supply Chain Audits: Oversee supply chain audits to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency in the sourcing process. Technical Expertise: Possess in-depth technical knowledge of POS production, materials, and their execution in the marketplace. Strategic Thinking: Apply strategic thinking to make decisions that align with the long-term goals and objectives of the company. QUALIFICATIONS Self-Starter: The ideal candidate should be proactive and self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain relationships with key vendors, as well as internal and external partners. Influencing Skills: The Category Manager should be adept at influencing decisions and driving the implementation of the category strategy. Market Knowledge: A deep understanding of the UK and ROI POS market, including current market trends, competitors, and customer preferences, is crucial. Vendor Relationships: Existing relationships with key vendors can be an asset in negotiating favourable terms and ensuring a smooth sourcing process. Technical Knowledge: Expertise in POS production processes, materials, and industry standards is necessary for making informed decisions and ensuring product quality. Send me your CV and for more info please contact me at
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Barclays Bank Plc
Great Houghton, Northamptonshire
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
B2B Strategic Development and Partnerships Manager About the job Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT Competitive Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent We'reexpanding our B2B capabilities across the UK and investing for sustained growth. We combine the power of Screwfix's scale, supplychainand digital platforms with tailored B2B propositions,pricingand service models. Our ambition is to make B2B buying fast,simpleand reliable, removing friction through seamless digital journeys, dependableavailabilityand service that customers can rely on. As our B2B Category Enablement & Partnerships Manager, you'll take big picture strategy and turn it into action, weaving B2B priorities into category plans, sharpening our range and pricing approach, and unlocking the partnerships that fuel accelerated growth. This isn't just a growing space; it's one that's taking off fast. Screwfix B2B is evolving at pace, and you'll be right in the centre of that momentum. You'll shape long term frameworks, build strategic supplier relationships and influence decisions that shape how we show up for customers now and in the years ahead. You'll work closely with Directors and senior leaders, building a profile that opens doors while having the freedom to create, experiment and develop new commercial models from the ground up. What you design won't sit on a shelf, you'll see the impact in customer experience, supplier engagement and commercial performance almost immediately. And the best part? You'll leave a visible mark on one of the biggest growth opportunities in the business, helping shape a B2B offer that customers naturally gravitate to and competitors can't ignore. This is more than a job. It's a platform: for influence, for pace, for career acceleration, and for building something that lasts. What's in it for you? Discretionary annual bonus up to 50% Company car or allowance of up to £6,500 per annum 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home Flexible start and end times around core working hours Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand new or pre loved electric vehicle Up to 14% employer pension contributions Life cover up to 4x your salary Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings) 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q B2B offer build: Range, Price and Availability: Embed B2B requirements into category plans (range, pricing, availability and value proposition) with clear Key Accounts 'must win' priorities. Own development of tender ready sector catalogues and KA specific range packs, including rapid onboarding of qualifying SKUs for priority sectors. Shape contract ready pricing constructs with Trading/Finance (e.g., price architecture, compliance incentives and measurable value tracking where relevant). Strategic supplier partnerships and funding: Lead strategic, sector based supplier engagement alongside Category and Trading Directors to unlock B2B growth, funding and exclusives. Own Joint Business Plans (JBPs) for priority suppliers with B2B specific growth initiatives, governance and benefit tracking. Develop supplier funded propositions that improve customer value and profitability (e.g., service bundles, innovation, exclusivity, category led solutions) Partnerships beyond product Identify and develop partners that enable managed services / solution propositions aligned to Key Accounts (e.g., service partners, on site solutions), in collaboration with Ops and Sector Leads. Define commercial frameworks and performance expectations for partners, ensuring alignment with the overall B2B offer. Cross functional alignment and governance Align Supply Chain, Marketing/Retail Media and Finance around B2B offer priorities; remove decision friction and drive pace. Standardise governance processes and ways of working for scalable B2B growth (templates, forums, decision rights, KPI tracking). Ensure offer commitments (availability/service promise) are clearly defined; Ops owns execution and performance outcomes Senior commercial/category experience with demonstrable impact in category strategy, supplier negotiations and partnership development. Strong ability to translate customer/sector needs into offer roadmaps (range/pricing/availability) and governance routines. Experience building JBPs and securing supplier investment/funding tied to measurable outcomes Comfortable operating in a matrix and influencing Trading, Category, Supply Chain and Finance at senior levels. Analytical and structured: able to prioritise, quantify value, and run governance/track benefits Experience building tender ready catalogues / sector specific assortments and accelerating SKU onboarding. Experience shaping contract pricing constructs (price architecture, compliance incentives, value tracking) in partnership with Trading/Finance. Experience developing partnerships beyond product (e.g., managed services / solution partners). Familiarity with retail media/marketing levers to support B2B offer growth and supplier funded initiatives. Financial wellbeing Wagestream access to track earnings and save Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app Cycle to work scheme and savings on bikes Every day benefits Career progression and development programmes Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we're a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you. Sustainability at Screwfix We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us. We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Bonus We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures. Cycle to work Whether you're a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme. High Street Shopping Discounts As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers. Share Plans Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from. Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass. Simply Health From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments. Long Service Awards From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we'll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It's our way of thanking you for building a career with us. Pension With our award winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month. Life Cover If you opt into our pension scheme, you'll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment. Retail Trust Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service. Screwfix and B&Q Discounts As a member of the Kingfisher group, you'll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products. Mind Training We've partnered with Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health. Screwfix Community Whether you're working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need. Self Development Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning click apply for full job details
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
B2B Strategic Development and Partnerships Manager About the job Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT Competitive Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent We'reexpanding our B2B capabilities across the UK and investing for sustained growth. We combine the power of Screwfix's scale, supplychainand digital platforms with tailored B2B propositions,pricingand service models. Our ambition is to make B2B buying fast,simpleand reliable, removing friction through seamless digital journeys, dependableavailabilityand service that customers can rely on. As our B2B Category Enablement & Partnerships Manager, you'll take big picture strategy and turn it into action, weaving B2B priorities into category plans, sharpening our range and pricing approach, and unlocking the partnerships that fuel accelerated growth. This isn't just a growing space; it's one that's taking off fast. Screwfix B2B is evolving at pace, and you'll be right in the centre of that momentum. You'll shape long term frameworks, build strategic supplier relationships and influence decisions that shape how we show up for customers now and in the years ahead. You'll work closely with Directors and senior leaders, building a profile that opens doors while having the freedom to create, experiment and develop new commercial models from the ground up. What you design won't sit on a shelf, you'll see the impact in customer experience, supplier engagement and commercial performance almost immediately. And the best part? You'll leave a visible mark on one of the biggest growth opportunities in the business, helping shape a B2B offer that customers naturally gravitate to and competitors can't ignore. This is more than a job. It's a platform: for influence, for pace, for career acceleration, and for building something that lasts. What's in it for you? Discretionary annual bonus up to 50% Company car or allowance of up to £6,500 per annum 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home Flexible start and end times around core working hours Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand new or pre loved electric vehicle Up to 14% employer pension contributions Life cover up to 4x your salary Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings) 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q B2B offer build: Range, Price and Availability: Embed B2B requirements into category plans (range, pricing, availability and value proposition) with clear Key Accounts 'must win' priorities. Own development of tender ready sector catalogues and KA specific range packs, including rapid onboarding of qualifying SKUs for priority sectors. Shape contract ready pricing constructs with Trading/Finance (e.g., price architecture, compliance incentives and measurable value tracking where relevant). Strategic supplier partnerships and funding: Lead strategic, sector based supplier engagement alongside Category and Trading Directors to unlock B2B growth, funding and exclusives. Own Joint Business Plans (JBPs) for priority suppliers with B2B specific growth initiatives, governance and benefit tracking. Develop supplier funded propositions that improve customer value and profitability (e.g., service bundles, innovation, exclusivity, category led solutions) Partnerships beyond product Identify and develop partners that enable managed services / solution propositions aligned to Key Accounts (e.g., service partners, on site solutions), in collaboration with Ops and Sector Leads. Define commercial frameworks and performance expectations for partners, ensuring alignment with the overall B2B offer. Cross functional alignment and governance Align Supply Chain, Marketing/Retail Media and Finance around B2B offer priorities; remove decision friction and drive pace. Standardise governance processes and ways of working for scalable B2B growth (templates, forums, decision rights, KPI tracking). Ensure offer commitments (availability/service promise) are clearly defined; Ops owns execution and performance outcomes Senior commercial/category experience with demonstrable impact in category strategy, supplier negotiations and partnership development. Strong ability to translate customer/sector needs into offer roadmaps (range/pricing/availability) and governance routines. Experience building JBPs and securing supplier investment/funding tied to measurable outcomes Comfortable operating in a matrix and influencing Trading, Category, Supply Chain and Finance at senior levels. Analytical and structured: able to prioritise, quantify value, and run governance/track benefits Experience building tender ready catalogues / sector specific assortments and accelerating SKU onboarding. Experience shaping contract pricing constructs (price architecture, compliance incentives, value tracking) in partnership with Trading/Finance. Experience developing partnerships beyond product (e.g., managed services / solution partners). Familiarity with retail media/marketing levers to support B2B offer growth and supplier funded initiatives. Financial wellbeing Wagestream access to track earnings and save Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app Cycle to work scheme and savings on bikes Every day benefits Career progression and development programmes Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we're a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you. Sustainability at Screwfix We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us. We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Bonus We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures. Cycle to work Whether you're a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme. High Street Shopping Discounts As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers. Share Plans Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from. Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass. Simply Health From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments. Long Service Awards From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we'll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It's our way of thanking you for building a career with us. Pension With our award winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month. Life Cover If you opt into our pension scheme, you'll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment. Retail Trust Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service. Screwfix and B&Q Discounts As a member of the Kingfisher group, you'll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products. Mind Training We've partnered with Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health. Screwfix Community Whether you're working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need. Self Development Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic and fast paced environment? We're looking for a Lead Buyer to head our Great Yarmouth purchasing team, driving excellence in supply chain operations and ensuring customer and stakeholder demands are met in line with evolving production priorities. In this role, you'll work closely with our Strategic Procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies, streamline processes, and deliver tangible efficiencies across the business. You'll play a key part in strengthening supplier relationships, improving performance, and supporting NOV's commitment to quality and innovation. At NOV, we believe that developing our business goes hand in hand with developing our people. With the support of the ISE Procurement Manager, you'll have opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and personal development as you work toward both professional and organizational goals. What You'll Do Lead and mentor the Great Yarmouth purchasing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Oversee daily procurement transactions including requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and supplier validation. Manage direct spend with preferred suppliers and elevate exceptions as needed. Monitor and expedite late purchase and works orders, working closely with the planning department to resolve issues impacting production schedules. Evaluate and improve supplier performance-driving enhancements in delivery, quality, and lead times. Identify and deliver cost saving opportunities through product, vendor, and design improvements. Support engineering teams on product changes and new product introductions affecting manufacturing and supply chain processes. Manage invoice payment issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and vendor development. Continuously improve procurement processes, documentation, and performance metrics. What You'll Bring Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing or production environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving abilities. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. About Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World. Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation. Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All. This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team Corporate. Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations. Job Info Job Identification 38481 Job Category Procurement Posting Date 12/15/2025, 02:23 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RQ, GB
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic and fast paced environment? We're looking for a Lead Buyer to head our Great Yarmouth purchasing team, driving excellence in supply chain operations and ensuring customer and stakeholder demands are met in line with evolving production priorities. In this role, you'll work closely with our Strategic Procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies, streamline processes, and deliver tangible efficiencies across the business. You'll play a key part in strengthening supplier relationships, improving performance, and supporting NOV's commitment to quality and innovation. At NOV, we believe that developing our business goes hand in hand with developing our people. With the support of the ISE Procurement Manager, you'll have opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and personal development as you work toward both professional and organizational goals. What You'll Do Lead and mentor the Great Yarmouth purchasing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Oversee daily procurement transactions including requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and supplier validation. Manage direct spend with preferred suppliers and elevate exceptions as needed. Monitor and expedite late purchase and works orders, working closely with the planning department to resolve issues impacting production schedules. Evaluate and improve supplier performance-driving enhancements in delivery, quality, and lead times. Identify and deliver cost saving opportunities through product, vendor, and design improvements. Support engineering teams on product changes and new product introductions affecting manufacturing and supply chain processes. Manage invoice payment issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and vendor development. Continuously improve procurement processes, documentation, and performance metrics. What You'll Bring Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing or production environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving abilities. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. About Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World. Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation. Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All. This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team Corporate. Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations. Job Info Job Identification 38481 Job Category Procurement Posting Date 12/15/2025, 02:23 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RQ, GB
We re hiring: Product Development Manager Location: Northampton (Head Office) Fitness Superstore is looking for a commercially driven Product Development Manager to shape our future product range across fitness equipment, wellness, recovery & leisure . You ll own the product lifecycle end-to-end, working across OEM, global brands and cross-functional teams to bring standout products to market. Big impact. Real ownership. Growing categories. Interested? Get in touch or apply now. Product Development Manager The Opportunity Fitness Superstore is one of the UK s leading fitness equipment specialists, with a nationwide retail network, high-performing e-commerce platforms and a growing B2B division. Our range spans cardio, strength, functional training and commercial equipment, supported by a strong OEM portfolio and global brand partnerships. As we continue to expand particularly into wellness, recovery and lifestyle-led fitness categories we re looking for a Product Development Manager to help shape and evolve our future product range. This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven product leader who can turn insight into standout products. The Role You ll own the end-to-end product development lifecycle , managing existing OEM pipelines while identifying new opportunities to expand and diversify our ranges across retail, digital and B2B channels. You ll work cross-functionally with buying, marketing, digital, operations and sales to deliver products from concept through to launch , ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Product categories include: Cardio & strength (home and commercial) Functional training & accessories Wellness & recovery Leisure & lifestyle products Key Responsibilities Identify customer needs, category gaps and emerging market trends Develop product concepts, specifications and commercial cases Manage OEM development projects from concept to production Work with suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, cost and performance Lead successful, on-time product launches across all channels Act as a key product expert for internal teams, including sales training About You You re a commercially minded product professional with a strong instinct for what customers want next. Comfortable working strategically and hands-on, you thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy bringing products to market that truly differentiate. Skills & Experience Experience in product development, product management or sourcing Strong commercial and strategic thinking Customer- and data-led decision making Confident stakeholder management and communication Technical understanding of physical products (fitness or consumer durables ideal) Fitness equipment experience advantageous but not essential We can offer you: £50K Salary Discretionary bonus scheme Pension. Generous staff discount (following probation) 21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays. Free on-site parking Personal use of in-store equipment after hours Why Join Fitness Superstore? Shape the future product portfolio of a market-leading UK retailer Work across OEM and globally recognised brands Influence real commercial decisions Be at the forefront of expansion into wellness, recovery and leisure If you re driven by innovation, customer insight and commercial impact, we d love to hear from you.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
We re hiring: Product Development Manager Location: Northampton (Head Office) Fitness Superstore is looking for a commercially driven Product Development Manager to shape our future product range across fitness equipment, wellness, recovery & leisure . You ll own the product lifecycle end-to-end, working across OEM, global brands and cross-functional teams to bring standout products to market. Big impact. Real ownership. Growing categories. Interested? Get in touch or apply now. Product Development Manager The Opportunity Fitness Superstore is one of the UK s leading fitness equipment specialists, with a nationwide retail network, high-performing e-commerce platforms and a growing B2B division. Our range spans cardio, strength, functional training and commercial equipment, supported by a strong OEM portfolio and global brand partnerships. As we continue to expand particularly into wellness, recovery and lifestyle-led fitness categories we re looking for a Product Development Manager to help shape and evolve our future product range. This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven product leader who can turn insight into standout products. The Role You ll own the end-to-end product development lifecycle , managing existing OEM pipelines while identifying new opportunities to expand and diversify our ranges across retail, digital and B2B channels. You ll work cross-functionally with buying, marketing, digital, operations and sales to deliver products from concept through to launch , ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Product categories include: Cardio & strength (home and commercial) Functional training & accessories Wellness & recovery Leisure & lifestyle products Key Responsibilities Identify customer needs, category gaps and emerging market trends Develop product concepts, specifications and commercial cases Manage OEM development projects from concept to production Work with suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, cost and performance Lead successful, on-time product launches across all channels Act as a key product expert for internal teams, including sales training About You You re a commercially minded product professional with a strong instinct for what customers want next. Comfortable working strategically and hands-on, you thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy bringing products to market that truly differentiate. Skills & Experience Experience in product development, product management or sourcing Strong commercial and strategic thinking Customer- and data-led decision making Confident stakeholder management and communication Technical understanding of physical products (fitness or consumer durables ideal) Fitness equipment experience advantageous but not essential We can offer you: £50K Salary Discretionary bonus scheme Pension. Generous staff discount (following probation) 21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays. Free on-site parking Personal use of in-store equipment after hours Why Join Fitness Superstore? Shape the future product portfolio of a market-leading UK retailer Work across OEM and globally recognised brands Influence real commercial decisions Be at the forefront of expansion into wellness, recovery and leisure If you re driven by innovation, customer insight and commercial impact, we d love to hear from you.
Be part of a strong procurement team EMEA level opportunity About Our Client Global packaging company with some incredibly well known clients based in South East London Job Description Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned packaging categories, including supplier selection, onboarding, allocation, and sourcing events Own and manage relationships with key suppliers, delivering the supplier engagement framework and driving long term innovation through strategic alignment and regular reviews (e.g., T2T, QBRs). Serve as the Commercial Lead for the supply base, overseeing negotiations, contract finalization, and pricing strategies across assigned categories. Support local market projects and savings initiatives in collaboration with Product Development (PD) teams and commercial teams, contributing to cost optimization and innovation. Act as the escalation point for supplier related issues, including quality, capacity, pricing, and commercialization challenges. Lead promotional feasibility and capacity strategy development to support marketing and brand goals Support Stage Gate processes from early concept (0 3) through execution (4 6), ensuring supplier readiness and sourcing alignment. Review and ensure compliance with spend forecasts, contributing to accurate financial planning and reporting. Own the cost savings pipeline, identifying and delivering sourcing efficiencies across the EU region. Scout, develop and validate new suppliers that strengthen the supply base. Lead quarterly pricing forecasts (QPF) and contribute to global cost circularity initiatives. Make strategic recommendations and decisions within the Source to Contract (S2C) framework. The Successful Applicant A successful Category Manager (Packaging) should have: Experience in supply chain sourcing within the Packaging category Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement preferably within packaging, FMCG, or QSR sectors. Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Commercial mindset and customer focus. Experience managing complex supplier networks across multiple markets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with risk management, packaging related sustainability trends, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools. What's on Offer Competitive salary Generous 10% bonus and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work in London within a large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. Permanent role offering stability and career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to excel as a Category Manager (Packaging) in the Transport & Distribution industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Be part of a strong procurement team EMEA level opportunity About Our Client Global packaging company with some incredibly well known clients based in South East London Job Description Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned packaging categories, including supplier selection, onboarding, allocation, and sourcing events Own and manage relationships with key suppliers, delivering the supplier engagement framework and driving long term innovation through strategic alignment and regular reviews (e.g., T2T, QBRs). Serve as the Commercial Lead for the supply base, overseeing negotiations, contract finalization, and pricing strategies across assigned categories. Support local market projects and savings initiatives in collaboration with Product Development (PD) teams and commercial teams, contributing to cost optimization and innovation. Act as the escalation point for supplier related issues, including quality, capacity, pricing, and commercialization challenges. Lead promotional feasibility and capacity strategy development to support marketing and brand goals Support Stage Gate processes from early concept (0 3) through execution (4 6), ensuring supplier readiness and sourcing alignment. Review and ensure compliance with spend forecasts, contributing to accurate financial planning and reporting. Own the cost savings pipeline, identifying and delivering sourcing efficiencies across the EU region. Scout, develop and validate new suppliers that strengthen the supply base. Lead quarterly pricing forecasts (QPF) and contribute to global cost circularity initiatives. Make strategic recommendations and decisions within the Source to Contract (S2C) framework. The Successful Applicant A successful Category Manager (Packaging) should have: Experience in supply chain sourcing within the Packaging category Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement preferably within packaging, FMCG, or QSR sectors. Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Commercial mindset and customer focus. Experience managing complex supplier networks across multiple markets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with risk management, packaging related sustainability trends, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools. What's on Offer Competitive salary Generous 10% bonus and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work in London within a large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. Permanent role offering stability and career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to excel as a Category Manager (Packaging) in the Transport & Distribution industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career
Executive Assistant Recruitment Contracts Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 02/11/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent commission + bonus Date Opened 02/11/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required EA, Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant part Assistant to the CEO and part Recruiter / Researcher / Resourcer / Executive Search / Recruitment Consultant. Attached to London, a remote based job opening for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, growing based on exceptional performance results over the last 4 years; in response to client and candidate demand. Most our client clients have awesome digital marketing and eCommerce operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Man, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts include CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CFO, VPHR, Senior Managers of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, food supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London! Around 70% of this role is supporting recruitment consultancy sales, service, business development, candidate acquisition and selection, to help the CEO scale who will bring on more clients, jobs and then build out the internal BluZinc team of recruiters. This role could become General / Operations Manager or you will in the future help hire that type of person and move into a full time EA / PA. type focus.We have an established outsourced relationship for accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: Support to the CEO and be a recruiter, esnuring that the clients he manages are being serviced, experienced in customer sales & service, digital marketing, operations, people, process, procedures, digital technology (including Google Workplace) Be point of contact for suppliers, affiliates, partners, reception, meeting management, travel, events, data, analytics, CRM, compliance, training, recruiting, HR, finance, credit, accounts (less than 3 day a month currently due to ousrourced suppliers and excellent digital proceses and efificiencies) A good understanding of Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Effective in sales, relationship management, rapport building, listening, questioning, persuasion, influencing, negotiating and always learning or open to coaching (this is important with candidates and for a future management role in this company) If you are an experienced new business Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations recruiter with client contact relationships in funded start-upsor small, medium size growing companies or PSL relationshions in large corpoates, you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for bringing on clients Knowledge of winning, developing and delivering with repeat business in recruitment or marketing / advertising / digital agency services or D2C eCommerce consumer brand Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills You are an excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients We rarely work beyond UK 7pm except for an emergency or when great things happen like managing offers and acceptances for new placements and it makes sense to do it today rather than tomorrow At present our mein manageemtn weekly meeting is on a Wednesday and a sales meeting on Thursday 2.1/1st Class University degree or equivenlwent / similar caliber Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future.For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Executive Assistant Recruitment Contracts Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 02/11/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent commission + bonus Date Opened 02/11/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required EA, Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant part Assistant to the CEO and part Recruiter / Researcher / Resourcer / Executive Search / Recruitment Consultant. Attached to London, a remote based job opening for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, growing based on exceptional performance results over the last 4 years; in response to client and candidate demand. Most our client clients have awesome digital marketing and eCommerce operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Man, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts include CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CFO, VPHR, Senior Managers of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, food supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London! Around 70% of this role is supporting recruitment consultancy sales, service, business development, candidate acquisition and selection, to help the CEO scale who will bring on more clients, jobs and then build out the internal BluZinc team of recruiters. This role could become General / Operations Manager or you will in the future help hire that type of person and move into a full time EA / PA. type focus.We have an established outsourced relationship for accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: Support to the CEO and be a recruiter, esnuring that the clients he manages are being serviced, experienced in customer sales & service, digital marketing, operations, people, process, procedures, digital technology (including Google Workplace) Be point of contact for suppliers, affiliates, partners, reception, meeting management, travel, events, data, analytics, CRM, compliance, training, recruiting, HR, finance, credit, accounts (less than 3 day a month currently due to ousrourced suppliers and excellent digital proceses and efificiencies) A good understanding of Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Effective in sales, relationship management, rapport building, listening, questioning, persuasion, influencing, negotiating and always learning or open to coaching (this is important with candidates and for a future management role in this company) If you are an experienced new business Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations recruiter with client contact relationships in funded start-upsor small, medium size growing companies or PSL relationshions in large corpoates, you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for bringing on clients Knowledge of winning, developing and delivering with repeat business in recruitment or marketing / advertising / digital agency services or D2C eCommerce consumer brand Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills You are an excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients We rarely work beyond UK 7pm except for an emergency or when great things happen like managing offers and acceptances for new placements and it makes sense to do it today rather than tomorrow At present our mein manageemtn weekly meeting is on a Wednesday and a sales meeting on Thursday 2.1/1st Class University degree or equivenlwent / similar caliber Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future.For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading Suppliers/Distributors of automotive/bike accessories and apparel. This innovative and exciting business also has its own well recognised and successful brands. We are looking for an import Merchandiser to be based in their North-West office to develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and ensure timely delivery, availability, quality and cost efficiency of products. Also oversee supplier performance, negotiates terms, and resolve issues to maintain smooth supply chain operations. Coordinates shipments, compliance, and documentation while aligning inventory with business needs. Merchandiser - Responsibilities: Order Processing Raise purchase orders, review retail orders, and ensure correct print positions and templates. Supplier Coordination Liaise with international manufacturers to manage planning and production. Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards Conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits to ensure quality and reliability Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and flexibility Resolve production issues, delays, and quality concerns through proactive communication and problem-solving Collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Supply Manager to onboard new vendors and manage risk Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Analyse historical data to improve forecasting and lead time accuracy Critical Path Management Develop and maintain detailed critical path schedules for each product category and season. Track key milestones: sample approvals, bulk production, inspections, shipping, and delivery Use internal documents and ERP systems to update timelines and flag potential delays Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and ensure timely product launches Align production timelines with marketing campaigns, retail drops, and seasonal demand Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Shipment Planning Work with suppliers to approve shipments and ensure on time handover to freight forwarders Collaborate with Import Merchandiser to ensure all documentation is provided and shipment details and priorities are clearly communicated for inbound planning Cross Functional Collaboration Communicate status updates and risks to cross-functional teams including design, demand, sales, and logistic Merchandiser - Requirements Degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields ideal , depending on experience. A minimum of 3 year experience in a merchandising/demand planning/forecasting role Highly organised - able to manage own workload Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of software tools: Excel advanced, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading Suppliers/Distributors of automotive/bike accessories and apparel. This innovative and exciting business also has its own well recognised and successful brands. We are looking for an import Merchandiser to be based in their North-West office to develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and ensure timely delivery, availability, quality and cost efficiency of products. Also oversee supplier performance, negotiates terms, and resolve issues to maintain smooth supply chain operations. Coordinates shipments, compliance, and documentation while aligning inventory with business needs. Merchandiser - Responsibilities: Order Processing Raise purchase orders, review retail orders, and ensure correct print positions and templates. Supplier Coordination Liaise with international manufacturers to manage planning and production. Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards Conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits to ensure quality and reliability Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and flexibility Resolve production issues, delays, and quality concerns through proactive communication and problem-solving Collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Supply Manager to onboard new vendors and manage risk Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Analyse historical data to improve forecasting and lead time accuracy Critical Path Management Develop and maintain detailed critical path schedules for each product category and season. Track key milestones: sample approvals, bulk production, inspections, shipping, and delivery Use internal documents and ERP systems to update timelines and flag potential delays Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and ensure timely product launches Align production timelines with marketing campaigns, retail drops, and seasonal demand Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Shipment Planning Work with suppliers to approve shipments and ensure on time handover to freight forwarders Collaborate with Import Merchandiser to ensure all documentation is provided and shipment details and priorities are clearly communicated for inbound planning Cross Functional Collaboration Communicate status updates and risks to cross-functional teams including design, demand, sales, and logistic Merchandiser - Requirements Degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields ideal , depending on experience. A minimum of 3 year experience in a merchandising/demand planning/forecasting role Highly organised - able to manage own workload Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of software tools: Excel advanced, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
TJX Europe At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: About the Program Please apply only if you are currently in your second year of university and will be undertaking a year in industry during your third year Ready to make your impact on a global sourcing and procurement team who source everything we need to run our retail business and drive value to our bottom line? During this 12 month placement, you will work with functions in all regions to understand the their needs and to help them decide with confidence the suppliers that will deliver the best value. You will help to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, analyze the external market, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify the best suppliers for TJX. We collaborate and provide procurement expertise to support our global business. Focused on our goods not for resale, our goal is to drive value and effective delivery of merchandise to enable the successful execution of our off-price retail model. What You'll Do Within Global Sourcing and Procurement, our Category Managers work with partners across the organization to drive and enable the delivery of functional strategies. Our teams encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas to support the growth of our fast paced business. Provide support for critical business objectives, enabling the TJX retail business operating model. Ensure we are managing and executing projects and deliverables in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Assist with daily activities within the global sourcing and procurement function. Supports global category managers in the delivery of their sourcing events; potential categories include Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing Leads low to medium value complexity sourcing events with business unit partners and cross functional teams Participates in selection of suppliers and activities leading up to it Conducts research and analysis to support category sourcing initiatives Collaborates in opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement and demand management Identifies opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization What We're Looking For We are looking for current students who are highly motivated self-starters, with the ability to prioritize effectively, be proactive and flexible, and demonstrate a strong bias for action in a fast-paced professional environment. Additional skills include: Strong organizational, communication, negotiating, supplier relationship management and analytical skills Must be detail oriented and have project management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools Ability to anticipate and think-through impact of decisions Demonstrated effective time management skills to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects both independently and in team environments. Strong interpersonal skills with experience in working in teams and communicating to groups Willingness to seek out feedback, and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance Strong academic background Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT, or a related degree (other degrees may be considered) Interest in Procurement will be a plus What we offer At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense Ongoing learning and development opportunities A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued Access to wellbeing support and resources Pension and life assurance schemes Opportunities to grow your career across our global business Hybrid working model with flexibility A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford-featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station Application Process Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. Address: 73 Clarendon Road Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
TJX Europe At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: About the Program Please apply only if you are currently in your second year of university and will be undertaking a year in industry during your third year Ready to make your impact on a global sourcing and procurement team who source everything we need to run our retail business and drive value to our bottom line? During this 12 month placement, you will work with functions in all regions to understand the their needs and to help them decide with confidence the suppliers that will deliver the best value. You will help to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, analyze the external market, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify the best suppliers for TJX. We collaborate and provide procurement expertise to support our global business. Focused on our goods not for resale, our goal is to drive value and effective delivery of merchandise to enable the successful execution of our off-price retail model. What You'll Do Within Global Sourcing and Procurement, our Category Managers work with partners across the organization to drive and enable the delivery of functional strategies. Our teams encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas to support the growth of our fast paced business. Provide support for critical business objectives, enabling the TJX retail business operating model. Ensure we are managing and executing projects and deliverables in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Assist with daily activities within the global sourcing and procurement function. Supports global category managers in the delivery of their sourcing events; potential categories include Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing Leads low to medium value complexity sourcing events with business unit partners and cross functional teams Participates in selection of suppliers and activities leading up to it Conducts research and analysis to support category sourcing initiatives Collaborates in opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement and demand management Identifies opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization What We're Looking For We are looking for current students who are highly motivated self-starters, with the ability to prioritize effectively, be proactive and flexible, and demonstrate a strong bias for action in a fast-paced professional environment. Additional skills include: Strong organizational, communication, negotiating, supplier relationship management and analytical skills Must be detail oriented and have project management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools Ability to anticipate and think-through impact of decisions Demonstrated effective time management skills to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects both independently and in team environments. Strong interpersonal skills with experience in working in teams and communicating to groups Willingness to seek out feedback, and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance Strong academic background Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT, or a related degree (other degrees may be considered) Interest in Procurement will be a plus What we offer At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense Ongoing learning and development opportunities A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued Access to wellbeing support and resources Pension and life assurance schemes Opportunities to grow your career across our global business Hybrid working model with flexibility A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford-featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station Application Process Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. Address: 73 Clarendon Road Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB
Overview Product Manager is responsible for managing the outdoor product range, ensuring it meets commercial objectives, consumer and customer expectations. The role covers the full product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on sourcing from Far East suppliers, maintaining quality and compliance standards, and delivering agreed financial targets. You will lead the delivery of design, development and release into high volume manufacture the agreed roadmap for the outdoor category, whilst providing support where appropriate on the Flame category. Working with procurement and quality teams to lead the selection and management of third-party suppliers, manage full product lifecycle design, working with the quality and audit manage the development, validation, certification, and manufacture. Deliver activities in line with the requirements of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, the company operating procedures, and European and UK regulatory standards. The role is responsible for delivering all activity OTIF, using their expertise and knowledge and always striving for a best-in-class approach. Responsibilities Working with CPO and Product Director define clear requirement specifications for suppliers in line with consumer needs and category strategy. Deliver products with range thinking - minimising complexity, whilst achieving company sustainability and durability targets. Collaborate with external suppliers on the design, development, certification, and manufacturing of the products to overcome all technical challenges and issues with appropriate resources to meet project targets. Lead external supplier selection for the relevant categories, in collaboration with Procurement, Quality and the Head Quality Manage all NPI through the NPI Process and provide business case rationale to support the selection of ODM / off the shelf supply or third-party OEM originated designs, with Glen Dimplex IP in place. Working with the R&D and quality team lead the OEM and ODM suppliers customised mechanical aspects of product design - structural, materials, mechanisms, wiring routing, etc. and agree any required Capex investment as part of the NPI business case for approval. Liaise with DCP quality team to ensure product designs conform to all required regulations and standards. Aligning with internal R&D compliance areas for clarification as required. Own packaging and instruction manual design process Work with the marketing team to develop- the required online content i.e. video, lifestyle imagery and product description highlighting the key selling points of the product Build and execute product launch plans with MS&P, Marketing and Sales team. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ESSENTIAL Strong understanding of core design principles in relevant technology Strong background in product design and experience of working for a format NPI stage and gate process. Strong background in successfully delivering new products to market. Awareness of effective planning and implementation of design activity. Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, problem solving and root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions. Team player with excellent verbal and written communication and networking skills with strong drive, initiative, and self-motivation, able to interface with all parts of the business internally and externally. Ability to balance competing priorities and drive issues to completion, working to strict deadline and under pressure. Awareness of markets and customers. Excellent attention to detail and ability to assimilate and manage information and ask questions to ensure information correct. DESIRABLE Strong UK B2C and B2B appliance market experience and knowledge Excellent technical experience and advanced knowledge of own or professional discipline, and a working knowledge of other disciplines. COMPETENCIES Qualifications Marketing or business degree or CIM qualification. Experience Significant and relevant post qualification/after degree experience in a wide range of new product design and introduction roles, including significant experience of working with third party suppliers on mechanical, electrical, electronic or software elements (minimum 5 years). Pension, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount, Values Award, Holidays
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Product Manager is responsible for managing the outdoor product range, ensuring it meets commercial objectives, consumer and customer expectations. The role covers the full product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on sourcing from Far East suppliers, maintaining quality and compliance standards, and delivering agreed financial targets. You will lead the delivery of design, development and release into high volume manufacture the agreed roadmap for the outdoor category, whilst providing support where appropriate on the Flame category. Working with procurement and quality teams to lead the selection and management of third-party suppliers, manage full product lifecycle design, working with the quality and audit manage the development, validation, certification, and manufacture. Deliver activities in line with the requirements of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, the company operating procedures, and European and UK regulatory standards. The role is responsible for delivering all activity OTIF, using their expertise and knowledge and always striving for a best-in-class approach. Responsibilities Working with CPO and Product Director define clear requirement specifications for suppliers in line with consumer needs and category strategy. Deliver products with range thinking - minimising complexity, whilst achieving company sustainability and durability targets. Collaborate with external suppliers on the design, development, certification, and manufacturing of the products to overcome all technical challenges and issues with appropriate resources to meet project targets. Lead external supplier selection for the relevant categories, in collaboration with Procurement, Quality and the Head Quality Manage all NPI through the NPI Process and provide business case rationale to support the selection of ODM / off the shelf supply or third-party OEM originated designs, with Glen Dimplex IP in place. Working with the R&D and quality team lead the OEM and ODM suppliers customised mechanical aspects of product design - structural, materials, mechanisms, wiring routing, etc. and agree any required Capex investment as part of the NPI business case for approval. Liaise with DCP quality team to ensure product designs conform to all required regulations and standards. Aligning with internal R&D compliance areas for clarification as required. Own packaging and instruction manual design process Work with the marketing team to develop- the required online content i.e. video, lifestyle imagery and product description highlighting the key selling points of the product Build and execute product launch plans with MS&P, Marketing and Sales team. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ESSENTIAL Strong understanding of core design principles in relevant technology Strong background in product design and experience of working for a format NPI stage and gate process. Strong background in successfully delivering new products to market. Awareness of effective planning and implementation of design activity. Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, problem solving and root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions. Team player with excellent verbal and written communication and networking skills with strong drive, initiative, and self-motivation, able to interface with all parts of the business internally and externally. Ability to balance competing priorities and drive issues to completion, working to strict deadline and under pressure. Awareness of markets and customers. Excellent attention to detail and ability to assimilate and manage information and ask questions to ensure information correct. DESIRABLE Strong UK B2C and B2B appliance market experience and knowledge Excellent technical experience and advanced knowledge of own or professional discipline, and a working knowledge of other disciplines. COMPETENCIES Qualifications Marketing or business degree or CIM qualification. Experience Significant and relevant post qualification/after degree experience in a wide range of new product design and introduction roles, including significant experience of working with third party suppliers on mechanical, electrical, electronic or software elements (minimum 5 years). Pension, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount, Values Award, Holidays
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.