M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
International Marketing Manager / Marketing Lead Location : Hammersmith Hybrid : 3 days onsite Travel required : Frequent European travel to key markets Biotiful are responsible for creating and pioneering the Kefir category in the UK, from zero in 2012 to over 100m today, and are the driving force behind Kefir being the fastest growing sub-category within Dairy. Biotiful is the number 1 Kefir brand in the UK and the 6th largest Yogurt brand overall in the UK. This growth has been fueled by our relentless focus on making natural Gut Health accessible to all. The brand has expanded beyond its range of core drinks to include Kefir Yogurts and Kefir Protein. As a result, Biotiful is sold in all major UK grocers, in OOH channels and is now also expanding internationally. We've already started making Natural Gut Health accessible internationally with listings in leading retailers in France, Benelux, Ireland and the Middle East. This is where you come in - we're looking for a creative self-starter and team player who takes ownership, sweats the details, and cares deeply about making their work count to grow the brand further in these markets and beyond. With strong momentum, big ambitions, and a passionate team, we're building something special -and we're looking for an International Marketing Manager who shares our passion for health and wellbeing and is ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in shaping the future of the brand across Europe and beyond. This role comes with lots of autonomy, working closely with Biotiful International GMs to provide Marketing firepower as we accelerate our expansion of Natural Gut Health Internationally. Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to: International Category Leadership & Communications Design and implement integrated communication plans tailored to each market Aligncampaigns with master brand guidelines while ensuring local relevance Identify and work with professional Key Opinion Leaders to leverage the science behind Kefir Own brand & influencer partnership relationships and leverage them as a key awareness and consideration driver Lead awards and trade PR opportunities to gain or maintain category leadership Brand & Shopper Events : Ideate and support activation of brand events (B2C and B2B) ensuring alignment with brand values and strategy Develop and implement both Brand and Shopper marketing plans to drive awareness and conversion at point-of-sale Manage agency partners for creative development, production, and execution quality Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams internally and external agencies International Websites & Social Media Manage and optimise international website content to ensure relevance and consistency across markets Manage and work with agencies on localised social media platforms and campaigns Work collaboratively with UK Marketing team, as well as Product teams International NPD & EPD Planning, Execution & Launch Lead planning and execution of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) launches across assigned markets Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and market readiness Adapt proven strategies to local market needs and regulatory requirements What you will need to succeed: Experience in SMEs and/or FMCG International experience - localising global brands and working with distributors An ambitious self-starter, high energy, gutsy - not afraid to roll your sleeves up Proven success record of delivering results Passion for health and wellbeing Thrives under pressure in fast paced environments Strong Project management skills and attention to detail Effective management of 3rd party agencies Great written and oral communication skills for content writing Nice-to-haves Fluency in French (preferred) Other languages - Dutch, German Has experience of living and/or working in France Food & well-being industry experience We can offer a hybrid working model, competitive package and great working environment so if you're interested, please apply via the link.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
International Marketing Manager / Marketing Lead Location : Hammersmith Hybrid : 3 days onsite Travel required : Frequent European travel to key markets Biotiful are responsible for creating and pioneering the Kefir category in the UK, from zero in 2012 to over 100m today, and are the driving force behind Kefir being the fastest growing sub-category within Dairy. Biotiful is the number 1 Kefir brand in the UK and the 6th largest Yogurt brand overall in the UK. This growth has been fueled by our relentless focus on making natural Gut Health accessible to all. The brand has expanded beyond its range of core drinks to include Kefir Yogurts and Kefir Protein. As a result, Biotiful is sold in all major UK grocers, in OOH channels and is now also expanding internationally. We've already started making Natural Gut Health accessible internationally with listings in leading retailers in France, Benelux, Ireland and the Middle East. This is where you come in - we're looking for a creative self-starter and team player who takes ownership, sweats the details, and cares deeply about making their work count to grow the brand further in these markets and beyond. With strong momentum, big ambitions, and a passionate team, we're building something special -and we're looking for an International Marketing Manager who shares our passion for health and wellbeing and is ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in shaping the future of the brand across Europe and beyond. This role comes with lots of autonomy, working closely with Biotiful International GMs to provide Marketing firepower as we accelerate our expansion of Natural Gut Health Internationally. Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to: International Category Leadership & Communications Design and implement integrated communication plans tailored to each market Aligncampaigns with master brand guidelines while ensuring local relevance Identify and work with professional Key Opinion Leaders to leverage the science behind Kefir Own brand & influencer partnership relationships and leverage them as a key awareness and consideration driver Lead awards and trade PR opportunities to gain or maintain category leadership Brand & Shopper Events : Ideate and support activation of brand events (B2C and B2B) ensuring alignment with brand values and strategy Develop and implement both Brand and Shopper marketing plans to drive awareness and conversion at point-of-sale Manage agency partners for creative development, production, and execution quality Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams internally and external agencies International Websites & Social Media Manage and optimise international website content to ensure relevance and consistency across markets Manage and work with agencies on localised social media platforms and campaigns Work collaboratively with UK Marketing team, as well as Product teams International NPD & EPD Planning, Execution & Launch Lead planning and execution of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) launches across assigned markets Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and market readiness Adapt proven strategies to local market needs and regulatory requirements What you will need to succeed: Experience in SMEs and/or FMCG International experience - localising global brands and working with distributors An ambitious self-starter, high energy, gutsy - not afraid to roll your sleeves up Proven success record of delivering results Passion for health and wellbeing Thrives under pressure in fast paced environments Strong Project management skills and attention to detail Effective management of 3rd party agencies Great written and oral communication skills for content writing Nice-to-haves Fluency in French (preferred) Other languages - Dutch, German Has experience of living and/or working in France Food & well-being industry experience We can offer a hybrid working model, competitive package and great working environment so if you're interested, please apply via the link.
SF Recruitment have partnered with a growing organisation in Coventry (CV7) who are looking to recruit a Trading Manager on a permanent basis. Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday hybrid (3 days at home 2 in the office) Salary: up to £60,000 Responsibilities will include: To effectively use the 4 levers of Price, Product, Place, and Promotion to achieve budget expectations. Work with the Category Managers and Buyers to improve product life cycle management and ensure stock valuation is kept within budgeted levels. To act as a senior point of contact with suppliers and to be comfortable in negotiating increased supplier revenue, improved trading terms and promotional support from suppliers. Work closely with Head of Trading and Digital Marketing to support category growth and to maximise opportunities on the web. Work closely with the digital team to coordinate the flow of activities from trading through to the digital team to maximise the commercial opportunity of promotions, new products and new brand launches To manage the communication to sales channels for new brands and new products and be part of the NPD matrix team. In the absence of the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing cover any meetings and priority tasks where possible to maintain the efficiency of the department. Carry out any other duties, within reason, as defined by the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing. Active product life cycle management and reduction of obsolete and slow-moving stock. Ensure accurate data integrity is in place. Ensure when new products are set-up all relevant information is provided by the relevant team members Ensure the trading team are continually focussed on implementing category management principles and supply chain/stock disciplines. Lead and develop the team to improve trading results. Motivate and develop individuals. Encourage by example a culture where the current status is challenged and new ways of working are trialled. The person Leadership and motivational skills, with experience of successfully managing a team. Successful track record of category growth. Stock profiling and supply chain experience. Demonstrable track record of exceeding targets. Numerate, good analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to be flexible and to work under pressure. Strong influencing and persuasive skills. Ability to use logical and creative thinking. Competent at managing process to deliver effective procedures. Commercially adept. Strong negotiator with experience of negotiating with senior personnel within "Blue chip" suppliers. Customer focussed with knowledge of basic marketing principles. Self-starter, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
SF Recruitment have partnered with a growing organisation in Coventry (CV7) who are looking to recruit a Trading Manager on a permanent basis. Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday hybrid (3 days at home 2 in the office) Salary: up to £60,000 Responsibilities will include: To effectively use the 4 levers of Price, Product, Place, and Promotion to achieve budget expectations. Work with the Category Managers and Buyers to improve product life cycle management and ensure stock valuation is kept within budgeted levels. To act as a senior point of contact with suppliers and to be comfortable in negotiating increased supplier revenue, improved trading terms and promotional support from suppliers. Work closely with Head of Trading and Digital Marketing to support category growth and to maximise opportunities on the web. Work closely with the digital team to coordinate the flow of activities from trading through to the digital team to maximise the commercial opportunity of promotions, new products and new brand launches To manage the communication to sales channels for new brands and new products and be part of the NPD matrix team. In the absence of the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing cover any meetings and priority tasks where possible to maintain the efficiency of the department. Carry out any other duties, within reason, as defined by the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing. Active product life cycle management and reduction of obsolete and slow-moving stock. Ensure accurate data integrity is in place. Ensure when new products are set-up all relevant information is provided by the relevant team members Ensure the trading team are continually focussed on implementing category management principles and supply chain/stock disciplines. Lead and develop the team to improve trading results. Motivate and develop individuals. Encourage by example a culture where the current status is challenged and new ways of working are trialled. The person Leadership and motivational skills, with experience of successfully managing a team. Successful track record of category growth. Stock profiling and supply chain experience. Demonstrable track record of exceeding targets. Numerate, good analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to be flexible and to work under pressure. Strong influencing and persuasive skills. Ability to use logical and creative thinking. Competent at managing process to deliver effective procedures. Commercially adept. Strong negotiator with experience of negotiating with senior personnel within "Blue chip" suppliers. Customer focussed with knowledge of basic marketing principles. Self-starter, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities.
Technical Manager role with a growing manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Manchester. Client Details Our client is a growing, well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive sector and other bespoke markets. Description Responsible for defining and executing an injection moulding strategy designed at improving overall injection moulding effectiveness including Safety, Quality, Cost, Performance and People. The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing standards and controls in all aspects of plastic injection moulding including machinery & equipment, technology, tooling, materials and people / capability. Ensuring adherence and compliance to safety standards at all times Setting and mobilising a clear strategy for control and improvement of the injection moulding process including process optimisation, user access control, SPC and parts discrimination Working with the process development and setting teams to define 'best practice' and improve all aspects of injection moulding Working with NPD, tool and product design, marketing and other business functions to develop process technology and specify capital equipment requirements relating to the introduction of new products and new manufacturing methods Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of manufacturing (injection moulding) best practice Working with the engineering function, production function and other internal stakeholders to define specifications for production machines and ancillary equipment Preparation of Capex justifications for moulding machines, ancillary equipment and other moulding technologies Developing reporting tools to measure Injection Moulding performance and highlight improvement opportunities Exploring new materials opportunities with particular focus on development of sustainable materials and products Working with the site team to define and work on continuous improvement projects Providing direction for process development and setter teams on projects and on daily tasks Coaching and developing staff to ensure a high performing manufacturing team focused on delivering customer value Providing technical expertise to the team, transferring skills and knowledge to the Process Development team, Setter Team and wider Site team Ensuring a commitment to timely completion of staff appraisals, defining development plans and planning training requirements Analysing data and prepare reporting on Injection Moulding performance on a daily / weekly / monthly / as required basis Work as part of the EMEA and Global quality teams to share experiences and best-practice Improving site technical competency through the development of team members Working with the wider EMEA and Global Operations teams to benchmark performance and define 'best practice Profile Proven experience as a Technical Manager in an industrial manufacturing environment. A background in plastics, injection moulding, polymers, composites, extrusion or other similar materials or engineering sectors would be advantageous. This is a leadership role so we are interested in Technical Manager from any industrial manufacturing background as well. Strong engineering, industrial or process background A Technical related qualification Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification), or qualified by experience Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word High level of numeracy and analytical skills Full driving licence IOSH: Managing Safely (Preferred) Job Offer 60,000 to 70,000 plus bonus and benefits
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager role with a growing manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Manchester. Client Details Our client is a growing, well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive sector and other bespoke markets. Description Responsible for defining and executing an injection moulding strategy designed at improving overall injection moulding effectiveness including Safety, Quality, Cost, Performance and People. The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing standards and controls in all aspects of plastic injection moulding including machinery & equipment, technology, tooling, materials and people / capability. Ensuring adherence and compliance to safety standards at all times Setting and mobilising a clear strategy for control and improvement of the injection moulding process including process optimisation, user access control, SPC and parts discrimination Working with the process development and setting teams to define 'best practice' and improve all aspects of injection moulding Working with NPD, tool and product design, marketing and other business functions to develop process technology and specify capital equipment requirements relating to the introduction of new products and new manufacturing methods Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of manufacturing (injection moulding) best practice Working with the engineering function, production function and other internal stakeholders to define specifications for production machines and ancillary equipment Preparation of Capex justifications for moulding machines, ancillary equipment and other moulding technologies Developing reporting tools to measure Injection Moulding performance and highlight improvement opportunities Exploring new materials opportunities with particular focus on development of sustainable materials and products Working with the site team to define and work on continuous improvement projects Providing direction for process development and setter teams on projects and on daily tasks Coaching and developing staff to ensure a high performing manufacturing team focused on delivering customer value Providing technical expertise to the team, transferring skills and knowledge to the Process Development team, Setter Team and wider Site team Ensuring a commitment to timely completion of staff appraisals, defining development plans and planning training requirements Analysing data and prepare reporting on Injection Moulding performance on a daily / weekly / monthly / as required basis Work as part of the EMEA and Global quality teams to share experiences and best-practice Improving site technical competency through the development of team members Working with the wider EMEA and Global Operations teams to benchmark performance and define 'best practice Profile Proven experience as a Technical Manager in an industrial manufacturing environment. A background in plastics, injection moulding, polymers, composites, extrusion or other similar materials or engineering sectors would be advantageous. This is a leadership role so we are interested in Technical Manager from any industrial manufacturing background as well. Strong engineering, industrial or process background A Technical related qualification Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification), or qualified by experience Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word High level of numeracy and analytical skills Full driving licence IOSH: Managing Safely (Preferred) Job Offer 60,000 to 70,000 plus bonus and benefits
Li Ca Scientific Recruitment
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Senior Technical Service Manager Permanent opportunity Stockport/Macclesfield We are working with an established coatings business within the Speciality Coatings sector. Following internal change and continued growth within NPD and compliance functions, they are seeking a Senior Technical Service Manager to provide clear direction, strong people leadership, and technical service delivery within their
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Service Manager Permanent opportunity Stockport/Macclesfield We are working with an established coatings business within the Speciality Coatings sector. Following internal change and continued growth within NPD and compliance functions, they are seeking a Senior Technical Service Manager to provide clear direction, strong people leadership, and technical service delivery within their
Are you an ambitious Technical Manager with COMAH experience? Do you have a solid background in chemical manufacturing where you have led formulation development (NPD) and / or quality? We're a sub-contract and own label manufacturer. Our Technical Director is on course to retire. Come and spend time with them before they leave and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% company pension 3 x death in service Christmas shut-down Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech Why you should join us: 1. Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring 2. We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD 3. Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I know this is a cliché, but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease yourself in their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre sales technical input After-sales / customer / technical support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your exact background in Technical Management, Quality Management, NPD, you can immediately take responsibility for laboratory and regulatory and quality control for us. Maybe more from the off, if you are ready and capable. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Manufacturing experience gained in a COMAH environment Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance THE COMPANY: We are a well established own label and 3rd party chemical manufacturer. Following our MBO, we still remain a family-owned business to this day - we pride ourselves on the quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our product portfolio include Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary and more. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan. The chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, COMAH, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious Technical Manager with COMAH experience? Do you have a solid background in chemical manufacturing where you have led formulation development (NPD) and / or quality? We're a sub-contract and own label manufacturer. Our Technical Director is on course to retire. Come and spend time with them before they leave and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% company pension 3 x death in service Christmas shut-down Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech Why you should join us: 1. Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring 2. We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD 3. Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I know this is a cliché, but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease yourself in their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre sales technical input After-sales / customer / technical support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your exact background in Technical Management, Quality Management, NPD, you can immediately take responsibility for laboratory and regulatory and quality control for us. Maybe more from the off, if you are ready and capable. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Manufacturing experience gained in a COMAH environment Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance THE COMPANY: We are a well established own label and 3rd party chemical manufacturer. Following our MBO, we still remain a family-owned business to this day - we pride ourselves on the quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our product portfolio include Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary and more. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan. The chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, COMAH, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection JBRP1_UKTJ
Finance Manager - Manufacturing (12 Month FTC) Nottingham (Hybrid) £60,000 - £65,000 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing UK manufacturing business based in Nottingham on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.This Finance Manager role sits at the centre of the finance function and will lead the costing and commercial finance activity supporting multiple manufacturing sites. The successful Finance Manager will oversee a specialist team responsible for delivering accurate product costings that support new product development and key customer relationships with major UK retailers.This is a hands-on Finance Manager position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, NPD, procurement and commercial teams while also leading and developing a team. The Role As Finance Manager , you will take ownership of the product costing function and ensure the smooth delivery of costing activity across the business.Key responsibilities will include: Managing and prioritising costing requests across multiple manufacturing sites Leading and developing a team responsible for product costing Reviewing and approving costings, including COGS, margins and pricing assumptions Partnering with operations, procurement, NPD and commercial teams Supporting the costing of new product launches for major UK retailers Challenging inputs and improving the accuracy and robustness of cost models Driving continuous improvement in costing processes and reporting About You To succeed as Finance Manager , you will bring strong manufacturing finance experience combined with the ability to lead a team and influence stakeholders across the business.We are particularly interested in candidates who have: Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong product costing or standard costing experience Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost structures Experience managing or leading a finance team Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment Qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, AAT or strong QBE experience will all be considered. The Opportunity This Finance Manager opportunity offers the chance to join a fast-growing and ambitious manufacturing organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting product innovation, operational performance and commercial decision-making.You will benefit from: Salary £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working 33 days holiday Additional employee wellbeing and benefit schemes The potential for the role to become permanent If you are a Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance Manager, Cost Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager with strong manufacturing and costing experience, we would be keen to hear from you.Apply today or contact BTG Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Mar 07, 2026
Contractor
Finance Manager - Manufacturing (12 Month FTC) Nottingham (Hybrid) £60,000 - £65,000 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing UK manufacturing business based in Nottingham on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.This Finance Manager role sits at the centre of the finance function and will lead the costing and commercial finance activity supporting multiple manufacturing sites. The successful Finance Manager will oversee a specialist team responsible for delivering accurate product costings that support new product development and key customer relationships with major UK retailers.This is a hands-on Finance Manager position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, NPD, procurement and commercial teams while also leading and developing a team. The Role As Finance Manager , you will take ownership of the product costing function and ensure the smooth delivery of costing activity across the business.Key responsibilities will include: Managing and prioritising costing requests across multiple manufacturing sites Leading and developing a team responsible for product costing Reviewing and approving costings, including COGS, margins and pricing assumptions Partnering with operations, procurement, NPD and commercial teams Supporting the costing of new product launches for major UK retailers Challenging inputs and improving the accuracy and robustness of cost models Driving continuous improvement in costing processes and reporting About You To succeed as Finance Manager , you will bring strong manufacturing finance experience combined with the ability to lead a team and influence stakeholders across the business.We are particularly interested in candidates who have: Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong product costing or standard costing experience Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost structures Experience managing or leading a finance team Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment Qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, AAT or strong QBE experience will all be considered. The Opportunity This Finance Manager opportunity offers the chance to join a fast-growing and ambitious manufacturing organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting product innovation, operational performance and commercial decision-making.You will benefit from: Salary £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working 33 days holiday Additional employee wellbeing and benefit schemes The potential for the role to become permanent If you are a Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance Manager, Cost Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager with strong manufacturing and costing experience, we would be keen to hear from you.Apply today or contact BTG Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
About The Role Join Our DynamicTechnical Team at IPL & Asda! Join Asda and IPL's technical leadership team, where quality, innovation, and customer trust are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Technical Manager, you'll lead the retail and in country agronomy teams across the UK and Spain to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality Asda Brand produce. Position Details Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Asda House (Flexibility to travel across IPL sites required) Contract Type: Permanent Your key responsibilities will include: Lead Technical Strategy: Ensure food safety, legality, and quality working closely and collaboratively with the teams at both IPL and third party sites, aligned with UK and EU legislation. Champion Quality & Innovation: Support NPD for Prepared Produce, and lead varietal development with all key suppliers. You will support packaging innovation to elevate Asda's quality credentials. Embed Consistency: Drive certification, shared standards, and continuous improvement across suppliers and sites. Influence & Collaborate: Represent Asda with DEFRA, DAERA, and other enforcement bodies, shaping policy and promoting best practice. Drive Supplier Excellence: Build strong supplier relationships where technical input is integral to procurement and agronomy decisions. Apply Commercial Acumen: Make informed decisions through a commercial lens, balancing quality, cost, and customer expectations to support business growth. Stakeholder Management: Build strong internal and external relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and support the delivery of strategic objectives. Lead with Purpose: Foster a culture where technical teams thrive, coach for excellence, and balance quality and cost to deliver for customers and our business. What are we looking for? Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in a produce leadership role. A solid understanding of produce quality, innovation and food safety and being able to demonstrate improvement. A degree in a food related discipline (e.g. Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture) - Desirable. Proven experience working with produce assurance schemes such as Red Tractor, Leaf as examples. Experience of working with Fresh produce consortium and the Chilled food association through partner suppliers. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, compliance, and retailer specifications. Understanding of food resilience / and horizon scanning risks in your area of expertise - with experience of delivering solutions that meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Ideally, experience working within a vertically integrated supply model. Demonstrated experience of working directly with suppliers, influencing quality, compliance, and innovation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align technical decisions with business strategy. Excellent stakeholder management and a passion for driving quality through data and insight. What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15% Asda In store Discount Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday Enhanced pension scheme ️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 their annual base salary - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services Electric Vehicle Scheme Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add ons for our colleagues and one of their family members Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10% Discount Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee free , no obligation mortgage and protection advice Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx) Ride to work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long term incentive schemes. Like what you've read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you're ready, hit the apply button. Don't delay, apply today! About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple; we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
About The Role Join Our DynamicTechnical Team at IPL & Asda! Join Asda and IPL's technical leadership team, where quality, innovation, and customer trust are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Technical Manager, you'll lead the retail and in country agronomy teams across the UK and Spain to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality Asda Brand produce. Position Details Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Asda House (Flexibility to travel across IPL sites required) Contract Type: Permanent Your key responsibilities will include: Lead Technical Strategy: Ensure food safety, legality, and quality working closely and collaboratively with the teams at both IPL and third party sites, aligned with UK and EU legislation. Champion Quality & Innovation: Support NPD for Prepared Produce, and lead varietal development with all key suppliers. You will support packaging innovation to elevate Asda's quality credentials. Embed Consistency: Drive certification, shared standards, and continuous improvement across suppliers and sites. Influence & Collaborate: Represent Asda with DEFRA, DAERA, and other enforcement bodies, shaping policy and promoting best practice. Drive Supplier Excellence: Build strong supplier relationships where technical input is integral to procurement and agronomy decisions. Apply Commercial Acumen: Make informed decisions through a commercial lens, balancing quality, cost, and customer expectations to support business growth. Stakeholder Management: Build strong internal and external relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and support the delivery of strategic objectives. Lead with Purpose: Foster a culture where technical teams thrive, coach for excellence, and balance quality and cost to deliver for customers and our business. What are we looking for? Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in a produce leadership role. A solid understanding of produce quality, innovation and food safety and being able to demonstrate improvement. A degree in a food related discipline (e.g. Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture) - Desirable. Proven experience working with produce assurance schemes such as Red Tractor, Leaf as examples. Experience of working with Fresh produce consortium and the Chilled food association through partner suppliers. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, compliance, and retailer specifications. Understanding of food resilience / and horizon scanning risks in your area of expertise - with experience of delivering solutions that meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Ideally, experience working within a vertically integrated supply model. Demonstrated experience of working directly with suppliers, influencing quality, compliance, and innovation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align technical decisions with business strategy. Excellent stakeholder management and a passion for driving quality through data and insight. What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15% Asda In store Discount Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday Enhanced pension scheme ️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 their annual base salary - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services Electric Vehicle Scheme Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add ons for our colleagues and one of their family members Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10% Discount Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee free , no obligation mortgage and protection advice Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx) Ride to work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long term incentive schemes. Like what you've read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you're ready, hit the apply button. Don't delay, apply today! About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple; we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
We are looking for an expereinced NPD or R&D professional to join a business with great plans for the coming years! A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end new and existing product development across a wide portfolio of products. This is a senior technical role combining consumer-led product design, hands-on expertise and cross-functional click apply for full job details
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an expereinced NPD or R&D professional to join a business with great plans for the coming years! A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end new and existing product development across a wide portfolio of products. This is a senior technical role combining consumer-led product design, hands-on expertise and cross-functional click apply for full job details
Position: New Product Development Manager Location: Caerphilly Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products f click apply for full job details
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Position: New Product Development Manager Location: Caerphilly Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products f click apply for full job details
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This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services CLIENTS: Portfolio REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer eg. from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection / recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Working collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and strong decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services CLIENTS: Portfolio REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer eg. from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection / recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Working collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and strong decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Please note: this role is a 1 year maternity cover We're Craft Gin Club - the UK's biggest spirits subscription service. For over a decade, we've been redefining the way people discover and enjoy new drinks from the convenience of their home. From our successful Dragon's Den pitch to launching our rum subscription and seeing our products appear on some of the UK High Street's most prestigious shelves, it's been quite the journey so far. But there's much more to come as we look to embrace new spirits, new channels and new markets through which to grow our business. This role will be responsible for executing the development of our growing portfolio of new products, which includes the development of our flagship Spirits of the Month. Key Accountabilities Responsible for the development and project management of NPD/EPD, including Spirits of the Month, alongside our distillery partners Owning the relationship with all supply chain partners (distilleries, bottle manufacturers, label printers, etc.) Working closely with our distillery partners to develop special edition spirits and branding Working with our Operations Teams to meet production timelines and requirements Owning and managing project timelines closely to meet all deadlines Ensuring that all products adhere to UK and EU regulations and Craft Gin Club's highest quality standards. Growing strong relationships with suppliers and in-depth knowledge of their capabilities, as well as supporting with scoping new suppliers and price negotiations Communicating clearly with various departments for successful and impactful launches. Delivering weekly project updates to inform key stakeholders of project status and potential risks. Responsible for the commercial elements of conceptual and live projects, ensuring all budgets are met or improved upon and ensuring key stakeholders are aware of any key changes. Production planning with various distillers, suppliers and co-packers / bottling partners to meet critical deadlines, and ensure goods are delivered to our 3PL on time Maintaining due diligence records and compliance for partners, suppliers & HMRC Proactive approach to continuous COGs improvement initiatives across all aspects of Spirit of the Month/NPD projects. Leading the global sourcing and procurement programme for Spirit of the Month/NPD projects with new and existing supply base. Ownership and sign-off of monthly P&Ls for spirit and NPD projects Previous experience in a similar product development/project management role in the FMCG sector - spirits experience would be advantageous but not essential. Experience with developing products from concepts to production Excellent project manager who is able to work to agreed timescales to deliver projects on time and budget Able to work simultaneously on different projects with numerous actors Meticulous attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analytical ability to own a spreadsheet and cost products Ability to handle change and work well in cross-functional teams in a dynamic, start-up environment Capable of leading relationships and executing projects with external suppliers A proven operator who knows how to handle a manufacturing environment and to drive the right results, including having tough conversations Knows how to maintain good interpersonal relationships in order to negotiate and leverage the best costs. Able to keep up with market trends with a keen eye for where the market is and where it's heading Passion for gin and rum is a plus! Pension scheme 25 holiday days increasing to 30 with length of service Real career progression opportunities, with the chance to grow as we do Dynamic working environment in our small and dedicated team Flexible working hours Weekly gin tasting Generous staff discount on our online store
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Please note: this role is a 1 year maternity cover We're Craft Gin Club - the UK's biggest spirits subscription service. For over a decade, we've been redefining the way people discover and enjoy new drinks from the convenience of their home. From our successful Dragon's Den pitch to launching our rum subscription and seeing our products appear on some of the UK High Street's most prestigious shelves, it's been quite the journey so far. But there's much more to come as we look to embrace new spirits, new channels and new markets through which to grow our business. This role will be responsible for executing the development of our growing portfolio of new products, which includes the development of our flagship Spirits of the Month. Key Accountabilities Responsible for the development and project management of NPD/EPD, including Spirits of the Month, alongside our distillery partners Owning the relationship with all supply chain partners (distilleries, bottle manufacturers, label printers, etc.) Working closely with our distillery partners to develop special edition spirits and branding Working with our Operations Teams to meet production timelines and requirements Owning and managing project timelines closely to meet all deadlines Ensuring that all products adhere to UK and EU regulations and Craft Gin Club's highest quality standards. Growing strong relationships with suppliers and in-depth knowledge of their capabilities, as well as supporting with scoping new suppliers and price negotiations Communicating clearly with various departments for successful and impactful launches. Delivering weekly project updates to inform key stakeholders of project status and potential risks. Responsible for the commercial elements of conceptual and live projects, ensuring all budgets are met or improved upon and ensuring key stakeholders are aware of any key changes. Production planning with various distillers, suppliers and co-packers / bottling partners to meet critical deadlines, and ensure goods are delivered to our 3PL on time Maintaining due diligence records and compliance for partners, suppliers & HMRC Proactive approach to continuous COGs improvement initiatives across all aspects of Spirit of the Month/NPD projects. Leading the global sourcing and procurement programme for Spirit of the Month/NPD projects with new and existing supply base. Ownership and sign-off of monthly P&Ls for spirit and NPD projects Previous experience in a similar product development/project management role in the FMCG sector - spirits experience would be advantageous but not essential. Experience with developing products from concepts to production Excellent project manager who is able to work to agreed timescales to deliver projects on time and budget Able to work simultaneously on different projects with numerous actors Meticulous attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analytical ability to own a spreadsheet and cost products Ability to handle change and work well in cross-functional teams in a dynamic, start-up environment Capable of leading relationships and executing projects with external suppliers A proven operator who knows how to handle a manufacturing environment and to drive the right results, including having tough conversations Knows how to maintain good interpersonal relationships in order to negotiate and leverage the best costs. Able to keep up with market trends with a keen eye for where the market is and where it's heading Passion for gin and rum is a plus! Pension scheme 25 holiday days increasing to 30 with length of service Real career progression opportunities, with the chance to grow as we do Dynamic working environment in our small and dedicated team Flexible working hours Weekly gin tasting Generous staff discount on our online store
We have an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Supply Manager to join a dynamic global drinks company. This is the chance to work with premium brands and some of the fastest growing drinks on the market; and to join a business which is investing in ambitious growth across the globe. As Packaging Supply Manager, your role within this expert team will be to manage the procurement of packaging materials to match customer orders or stock requirements in line with service level agreements and budget targets. Both problem solving skills and continuous improvement experience are essential for this role. This management position requires a cross functional team worker who works in partnership with others. You will be required to manage Packaging Technologists in the development and delivery of new product development. This dynamic drinks business is looking for someone who demonstrates strong influencing, communication, interpersonal and team working skills. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience in a packaging procurement/purchasing role with a relevant vocational qualification (eg CIPS) and the capacity to carry out the following: Select and approve core packaging material suppliers based on defined business criteria. Manage purchases of packaging materials to match MRP and production requirements. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers of packaging materials and propose allocation of business to Logistics & Supply Chain Manager Provide quotes for packaging component costs as part of the product development process. Manage packaging material stocks to meet departmental objectives Management of the development of packaging and work with bottling services for new product developments (NPD). Liaise with the relevant departments on Packaging developments including: Marketing, Purchasing, Production, Customer services, external suppliers and bottling locations. Motivate and manage staff, recruiting, training and developing Manage and own your professional development to achieve career objectives and personal goals. Scope of Role Cased Goods annual production: Approx. 1.5M cases Packaging materials annual budget: Approx. £7M Although this is a predominantly office-based role, occasional travel to supplier premises will be required. Candidates must therefore have a full (clean) driving licence.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Supply Manager to join a dynamic global drinks company. This is the chance to work with premium brands and some of the fastest growing drinks on the market; and to join a business which is investing in ambitious growth across the globe. As Packaging Supply Manager, your role within this expert team will be to manage the procurement of packaging materials to match customer orders or stock requirements in line with service level agreements and budget targets. Both problem solving skills and continuous improvement experience are essential for this role. This management position requires a cross functional team worker who works in partnership with others. You will be required to manage Packaging Technologists in the development and delivery of new product development. This dynamic drinks business is looking for someone who demonstrates strong influencing, communication, interpersonal and team working skills. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience in a packaging procurement/purchasing role with a relevant vocational qualification (eg CIPS) and the capacity to carry out the following: Select and approve core packaging material suppliers based on defined business criteria. Manage purchases of packaging materials to match MRP and production requirements. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers of packaging materials and propose allocation of business to Logistics & Supply Chain Manager Provide quotes for packaging component costs as part of the product development process. Manage packaging material stocks to meet departmental objectives Management of the development of packaging and work with bottling services for new product developments (NPD). Liaise with the relevant departments on Packaging developments including: Marketing, Purchasing, Production, Customer services, external suppliers and bottling locations. Motivate and manage staff, recruiting, training and developing Manage and own your professional development to achieve career objectives and personal goals. Scope of Role Cased Goods annual production: Approx. 1.5M cases Packaging materials annual budget: Approx. £7M Although this is a predominantly office-based role, occasional travel to supplier premises will be required. Candidates must therefore have a full (clean) driving licence.
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager who has a proven track record of managing key accounts such as Lidl and Aldi, with a strong understanding of the fast-paced, high-volume bakery sector. The Role: The Commercial Manager will take full ownership of key retail accounts, driving profitable growth while maintaining strong, strategic relationships. You will act as the main commercial contact for customers, leading negotiations, joint business planning, and promotional strategies. This role will work closely with Procurement and NPD teams to ensure cost-effective product development, margin optimisation, and successful product launches. The ability to balance customer demands with operational capability will be critical. Key Responsibilities: Managing and developing key accounts including Lidl and Aldi Leading commercial negotiations and annual joint business planning Working cross-functionally with Procurement on cost management and raw material strategy Partnering with NPD to deliver innovative, commercially viable bakery products Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and retailer strategy Driving sales growth and margin improvement About You: Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within food manufacturing Strong bakery category background is essential Demonstrated success managing discounter accounts (Lidl, Aldi) Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Commercially astute with solid financial understanding Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking and collaborative business.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager who has a proven track record of managing key accounts such as Lidl and Aldi, with a strong understanding of the fast-paced, high-volume bakery sector. The Role: The Commercial Manager will take full ownership of key retail accounts, driving profitable growth while maintaining strong, strategic relationships. You will act as the main commercial contact for customers, leading negotiations, joint business planning, and promotional strategies. This role will work closely with Procurement and NPD teams to ensure cost-effective product development, margin optimisation, and successful product launches. The ability to balance customer demands with operational capability will be critical. Key Responsibilities: Managing and developing key accounts including Lidl and Aldi Leading commercial negotiations and annual joint business planning Working cross-functionally with Procurement on cost management and raw material strategy Partnering with NPD to deliver innovative, commercially viable bakery products Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and retailer strategy Driving sales growth and margin improvement About You: Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within food manufacturing Strong bakery category background is essential Demonstrated success managing discounter accounts (Lidl, Aldi) Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Commercially astute with solid financial understanding Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking and collaborative business.
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions
Evesham, Worcestershire
Project Delivery Manager - NPD "Take charge of a project delivery function with this newly created role for a renowned manufacturer". c (phone number removed) DOE + Excellent Benefits Worcestershire (Hybrid Working -3-4 days on site) Are you a natural leader with a passion for project management? Our client is looking for an established and experienced Project Delivery Manager to join their team and take ownership of their entire decision-gate strategy. Our client is experiencing dynamic growth and as part of their continuous improvement and excellence journey, they wish to appoint an additional Project Delivery Manager, to work alongside subject matter and functional experts to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget in line with business strategy. With multiple projects ranging from a few weeks to two years in duration, our client is searching for someone who can drive results in their NPD and commercial projects. Our client designs and manufactures high quality home and lifestyle products and has a reputation for excellence. As the Project Delivery Manager, you will use formal project management methodologies such as APM, Prince2, or PMI as well as Agile and (url removed) to ensure all projects are executed on time and to budget. As Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for skilfully spearheading various initiatives, from strategic business objectives to design updates. This role comes with immense opportunities, as you'll help to continuously shape our client's project management approach and foster a culture of agile, results-driven excellence within the company. This is a UK-based role, and you'll be liaising with the design, technical and purchasing and supply chain team in the UK and the sourcing and manufacturing teams in Asia. As one of the Project Delivery Managers, your responsibilities will include prioritising projects by importance, getting the right people involved, and building key relationships. Our client is a subsidiary of a major global manufacturer and is growing rapidly. So, as well as the New Product Development projects, you'll also manage internal, systemic projects to help the company grow and thrive. As for your background, our client envisages you'll have worked in design and manufacturing, possibly in a lean manufacturing environment along with appropriate project management qualifications such as APM, PMI, Prince 2. Our client would also consider candidates who have the project management experience but perhaps have not as yet attained their formal project management qualifications/certifications. This role is about project delivery, guiding subject matter experts through the project and programme management process to successful delivery. Therefore, you will own the overall project deliverables. As the Project Delivery Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the success of projects - so it's essential to have excellent motivational skills and an eye for detail. You will be adept at facilitating, coaching and guiding cross functional departmental teams to problem solve and get past roadblocks in the project plan. So, if you're a project management guru looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and take the next step in your career! Email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Project Delivery Manager - NPD "Take charge of a project delivery function with this newly created role for a renowned manufacturer". c (phone number removed) DOE + Excellent Benefits Worcestershire (Hybrid Working -3-4 days on site) Are you a natural leader with a passion for project management? Our client is looking for an established and experienced Project Delivery Manager to join their team and take ownership of their entire decision-gate strategy. Our client is experiencing dynamic growth and as part of their continuous improvement and excellence journey, they wish to appoint an additional Project Delivery Manager, to work alongside subject matter and functional experts to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget in line with business strategy. With multiple projects ranging from a few weeks to two years in duration, our client is searching for someone who can drive results in their NPD and commercial projects. Our client designs and manufactures high quality home and lifestyle products and has a reputation for excellence. As the Project Delivery Manager, you will use formal project management methodologies such as APM, Prince2, or PMI as well as Agile and (url removed) to ensure all projects are executed on time and to budget. As Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for skilfully spearheading various initiatives, from strategic business objectives to design updates. This role comes with immense opportunities, as you'll help to continuously shape our client's project management approach and foster a culture of agile, results-driven excellence within the company. This is a UK-based role, and you'll be liaising with the design, technical and purchasing and supply chain team in the UK and the sourcing and manufacturing teams in Asia. As one of the Project Delivery Managers, your responsibilities will include prioritising projects by importance, getting the right people involved, and building key relationships. Our client is a subsidiary of a major global manufacturer and is growing rapidly. So, as well as the New Product Development projects, you'll also manage internal, systemic projects to help the company grow and thrive. As for your background, our client envisages you'll have worked in design and manufacturing, possibly in a lean manufacturing environment along with appropriate project management qualifications such as APM, PMI, Prince 2. Our client would also consider candidates who have the project management experience but perhaps have not as yet attained their formal project management qualifications/certifications. This role is about project delivery, guiding subject matter experts through the project and programme management process to successful delivery. Therefore, you will own the overall project deliverables. As the Project Delivery Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the success of projects - so it's essential to have excellent motivational skills and an eye for detail. You will be adept at facilitating, coaching and guiding cross functional departmental teams to problem solve and get past roadblocks in the project plan. So, if you're a project management guru looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and take the next step in your career! Email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Research & Development Director - Paper & Board Job Title: Research & Development Director - Paper & Board Salary: Highly Competitive Salary / Relocation & Outstanding Benefits Packaging This exciting and rarely available position comes with Relocation Assistance and offers mid-term career progression to VP level. Role reports to: VP Technology No. of Reports: 4 Our Client provides forward thinking technology led solutions for customers in paper and packaging. With several hundred patents, and customers on three continents, their scientists and application specialists help Paper and Board manufacturers make better products - and open the way for entirely new solutions while at the same time leading biomaterial sustainability advances. Having made significant breakthroughs in new applications and platform technologies, they are a leading global manufacturer within their sector. Their technology makes a valuable contribution to a sustainable circular economy with manufacturing locations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This role is laboratory and office based and as the Paper and Board R&D Director, you will safely manage the day-to-day running of the Paper and Board R&D Team, ensuring a timely delivery of outputs to internal and external customers. Why should you apply? This position is varied and exciting in a very dynamic, international environment. You will be presented with the opportunity to not only help shape the R&D team, but the further expansion of the whole company. The site has a very well equipped R&D laboratory complex located in a desirable part of the UK. You will be offered a highly competitive salary, annual reviews, several types of bonuses, life assurance, income protection, health club membership reimbursement, generous pension, Perks at Work benefit platform, free employee assistance program, recruitment referral scheme, service awards, LinkedIn Learning account, work-life balance, social events, trust and flexibility, support of a great team and career development. Job Scope Manage the laboratory and pilot- scale technical aspects of the company's Paper and Board new customer acquisition and New Product Development projects. Play an active role in determining the company's strategy and tactics in the paper and board area. Identify training needs and development needs of employees under direct supervision. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Design, execution, analysis and reporting of lab-scale and pilot-scale papermaking studies as part of both short customer acquisition projects and New Product Development projects. Interface with commercial teams, customers and others. Assist Intellectual Property lawyers with maintenance and growth of IP portfolio. Develop data in support of regulatory allowances. Jointly develop the company position in Corporate Social Responsibility. Job Specifications BSC and PhD in Physical Sciences. Managerial experience. Detailed knowledge of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale papermaking and paper characterisation. Proven record of New Product Development. Experience with intellectual property, regulatory and corporate Social Responsibility aspects of project work. All enquiries and applications dealt with in strictest confidence CVs in MS Word format please, (.doc / .docx) Key Words: Paper, Paperboard, Papermaking, Paper Manufacture, Paper Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Phd, Research & Development, R&D, Laboratory, New Product Development, NPD, Laboratory scale, Pilot scale.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Research & Development Director - Paper & Board Job Title: Research & Development Director - Paper & Board Salary: Highly Competitive Salary / Relocation & Outstanding Benefits Packaging This exciting and rarely available position comes with Relocation Assistance and offers mid-term career progression to VP level. Role reports to: VP Technology No. of Reports: 4 Our Client provides forward thinking technology led solutions for customers in paper and packaging. With several hundred patents, and customers on three continents, their scientists and application specialists help Paper and Board manufacturers make better products - and open the way for entirely new solutions while at the same time leading biomaterial sustainability advances. Having made significant breakthroughs in new applications and platform technologies, they are a leading global manufacturer within their sector. Their technology makes a valuable contribution to a sustainable circular economy with manufacturing locations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This role is laboratory and office based and as the Paper and Board R&D Director, you will safely manage the day-to-day running of the Paper and Board R&D Team, ensuring a timely delivery of outputs to internal and external customers. Why should you apply? This position is varied and exciting in a very dynamic, international environment. You will be presented with the opportunity to not only help shape the R&D team, but the further expansion of the whole company. The site has a very well equipped R&D laboratory complex located in a desirable part of the UK. You will be offered a highly competitive salary, annual reviews, several types of bonuses, life assurance, income protection, health club membership reimbursement, generous pension, Perks at Work benefit platform, free employee assistance program, recruitment referral scheme, service awards, LinkedIn Learning account, work-life balance, social events, trust and flexibility, support of a great team and career development. Job Scope Manage the laboratory and pilot- scale technical aspects of the company's Paper and Board new customer acquisition and New Product Development projects. Play an active role in determining the company's strategy and tactics in the paper and board area. Identify training needs and development needs of employees under direct supervision. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Design, execution, analysis and reporting of lab-scale and pilot-scale papermaking studies as part of both short customer acquisition projects and New Product Development projects. Interface with commercial teams, customers and others. Assist Intellectual Property lawyers with maintenance and growth of IP portfolio. Develop data in support of regulatory allowances. Jointly develop the company position in Corporate Social Responsibility. Job Specifications BSC and PhD in Physical Sciences. Managerial experience. Detailed knowledge of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale papermaking and paper characterisation. Proven record of New Product Development. Experience with intellectual property, regulatory and corporate Social Responsibility aspects of project work. All enquiries and applications dealt with in strictest confidence CVs in MS Word format please, (.doc / .docx) Key Words: Paper, Paperboard, Papermaking, Paper Manufacture, Paper Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Phd, Research & Development, R&D, Laboratory, New Product Development, NPD, Laboratory scale, Pilot scale.
Head of Sales UK Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent We are looking for two Head of Sales to join our UK commercial team, one will be focused on our Baby Speciality channels and the other will focus on Grocery. The Head of Sales will lead the end to end P&L, strategic and commercial agenda for the Baby Specialty or Grocery Channels in the UK, owning strategic relationships with major retail partners. You will be accountable for delivering revenue, profit (EBITDA), distribution growth & other brand-building objectives for Tommee Tippee, No1 Baby Brand in the UK across this channel. These roles combine strong customer relationship development & management, strategic channel leadership, category value growth, category management expertise, trade & performance marketing expertise online and offline, influencing cross-functionally internally and externally to create and drive long term profitable growth for your channel, whilst ensuring the brand continues to lead the market across the UK's most trusted retailers. Finally, as Mayborn becomes a digital first brand, experience of managing Omni plans and channels, activating brands digitally in the retail space is also required. What you will be doing: Channel Strategy Leadership Develop and own the long-term commercial strategy for the channel, ensuring alignment to overall business goals and brand positioning. Identify growth drivers, category trends, shopper insights and competitive dynamics to inform channel & individual customer plans. Build annual channel plans, including distribution targets, shopper activation calendars, pricing strategies and work with category to build optimized promotional frameworks. Customer & Account Management Lead for & support the team to build and maintain strategic relationships across a cross functional contact strategy. Leading the high level customer relationships. Oversee negotiation of annual joint business plans (JBPs), commercial terms, media partnerships and promotional programmes. Ensure excellence in forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain collaboration to deliver best-in-class availability and on-shelf execution. Support National Account Managers with strategic guidance, coaching, escalation, and development to gain the most growth from these accounts for the brand. Commercial Performance Own P&L performance for the channel, including revenue, margin, trade investment and ROI. Report weekly to the Regional MD performance for your channel creating monthly updates for the Monthly Business Unit Meetings Experience of Revenue Growth management in order to optimise channel pricing, category mix, promotional mechanics and investment strategy to maximise long term profitable growth. Lead through the team CPI negotiations & investment discussions to improve brand profitability in each retailer and across the channel as a whole Lead the team to proactively manage their forecast to drive forecast accuracy & improve forecasting bias working to optimize the process with demand planning Drive performance management through weekly business reviews and Monthly x functional performance meetings using Insights & KPI dashboards to inform and drive agile decision making. Brand & Category Expansion Lead Category Management & Champion category leadership with key retailers, leveraging data and insights to grow category value and strengthen brand authority. Partner with Marketing, Category & Innovation to shape NPD launch plans, in-store activation, online content and retail theatre. Work with Channel Shopper Marketing Manager to execute shopper budget across retailers to maximise ROI & ensure consistency of brand execution across every customer touchpoint, both in-store and online. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing (Global & Local), Customer Services, Demand Planning, Finance and Digital teams to deliver integrated commercial plans. Provide retailer and channel insight into FUEL process via Category Channel leads to cross-functional teams to shape long-term brand strategy. Lead cross-functional readiness for key brand moments (NPD, seasonal peaks, campaigns). Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team, building capability in account management, financial acumen, brand building and channel strategy. Foster a collaborative, customer & consumer centric obsession, results orientated culture that values ownership, accountability and operational excellence. Set clear annual & quarterly performance objectives and provide continuous feedback, support, and development opportunities. Build & develop Team development plans & commercial capability across the entire team ensuring all individuals have Individual Development plans and High Potential talent have clear succession plans Lead the team through the change management and organisational transformation journey, supporting developing commercial capabilities and processes to be best in class What skills and experiences you'll need to ace this job: Proven senior commercial leadership experience within branded FMCG or consumer goods, ideally in baby, beauty, health, or premium speciality categories. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of FMCG sales dynamics, retailer needs, and category management principles as well as strong analytical, negotiation & financial acumen (P&L ownership essential) as well as RGM experience or long-term revenue strategy planning / long term vision Customer Leadership: Proven ability to manage senior retail customer relationships and negotiate high-value deals in premium retail environments & brand building in high trust categories from Category Director to Senior buying team and across into supply chain and marketing Grocery - particularly Tesco Baby Speciality - Particularly Boots & John Lewis Team Leadership: Track record of leading, motivating, and developing account management teams /people Results Orientated: Driven and ambitious, with a bias for action, you will have a proven track record in delivering results. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategy into action and drive execution with precision. Digital Expertise: Experience leading online sales & marketing plans / digital marketing or performance marketing through retailers dotcom sites & e comm accounts is useful Analytical & Data-Led: Skilled in performance analytics, forecasting, and using data to influence decisions. Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication as well as influencing & stakeholder manager Resilient & Entrepreneurial: Can-do attitude with the ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments. Consumer Obsession: Passion for parent-centric categories and premium consumer experience. Culture: Experience working in a change management environment, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment would be ideal If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to Luke at or James Davison at
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Sales UK Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent We are looking for two Head of Sales to join our UK commercial team, one will be focused on our Baby Speciality channels and the other will focus on Grocery. The Head of Sales will lead the end to end P&L, strategic and commercial agenda for the Baby Specialty or Grocery Channels in the UK, owning strategic relationships with major retail partners. You will be accountable for delivering revenue, profit (EBITDA), distribution growth & other brand-building objectives for Tommee Tippee, No1 Baby Brand in the UK across this channel. These roles combine strong customer relationship development & management, strategic channel leadership, category value growth, category management expertise, trade & performance marketing expertise online and offline, influencing cross-functionally internally and externally to create and drive long term profitable growth for your channel, whilst ensuring the brand continues to lead the market across the UK's most trusted retailers. Finally, as Mayborn becomes a digital first brand, experience of managing Omni plans and channels, activating brands digitally in the retail space is also required. What you will be doing: Channel Strategy Leadership Develop and own the long-term commercial strategy for the channel, ensuring alignment to overall business goals and brand positioning. Identify growth drivers, category trends, shopper insights and competitive dynamics to inform channel & individual customer plans. Build annual channel plans, including distribution targets, shopper activation calendars, pricing strategies and work with category to build optimized promotional frameworks. Customer & Account Management Lead for & support the team to build and maintain strategic relationships across a cross functional contact strategy. Leading the high level customer relationships. Oversee negotiation of annual joint business plans (JBPs), commercial terms, media partnerships and promotional programmes. Ensure excellence in forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain collaboration to deliver best-in-class availability and on-shelf execution. Support National Account Managers with strategic guidance, coaching, escalation, and development to gain the most growth from these accounts for the brand. Commercial Performance Own P&L performance for the channel, including revenue, margin, trade investment and ROI. Report weekly to the Regional MD performance for your channel creating monthly updates for the Monthly Business Unit Meetings Experience of Revenue Growth management in order to optimise channel pricing, category mix, promotional mechanics and investment strategy to maximise long term profitable growth. Lead through the team CPI negotiations & investment discussions to improve brand profitability in each retailer and across the channel as a whole Lead the team to proactively manage their forecast to drive forecast accuracy & improve forecasting bias working to optimize the process with demand planning Drive performance management through weekly business reviews and Monthly x functional performance meetings using Insights & KPI dashboards to inform and drive agile decision making. Brand & Category Expansion Lead Category Management & Champion category leadership with key retailers, leveraging data and insights to grow category value and strengthen brand authority. Partner with Marketing, Category & Innovation to shape NPD launch plans, in-store activation, online content and retail theatre. Work with Channel Shopper Marketing Manager to execute shopper budget across retailers to maximise ROI & ensure consistency of brand execution across every customer touchpoint, both in-store and online. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing (Global & Local), Customer Services, Demand Planning, Finance and Digital teams to deliver integrated commercial plans. Provide retailer and channel insight into FUEL process via Category Channel leads to cross-functional teams to shape long-term brand strategy. Lead cross-functional readiness for key brand moments (NPD, seasonal peaks, campaigns). Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team, building capability in account management, financial acumen, brand building and channel strategy. Foster a collaborative, customer & consumer centric obsession, results orientated culture that values ownership, accountability and operational excellence. Set clear annual & quarterly performance objectives and provide continuous feedback, support, and development opportunities. Build & develop Team development plans & commercial capability across the entire team ensuring all individuals have Individual Development plans and High Potential talent have clear succession plans Lead the team through the change management and organisational transformation journey, supporting developing commercial capabilities and processes to be best in class What skills and experiences you'll need to ace this job: Proven senior commercial leadership experience within branded FMCG or consumer goods, ideally in baby, beauty, health, or premium speciality categories. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of FMCG sales dynamics, retailer needs, and category management principles as well as strong analytical, negotiation & financial acumen (P&L ownership essential) as well as RGM experience or long-term revenue strategy planning / long term vision Customer Leadership: Proven ability to manage senior retail customer relationships and negotiate high-value deals in premium retail environments & brand building in high trust categories from Category Director to Senior buying team and across into supply chain and marketing Grocery - particularly Tesco Baby Speciality - Particularly Boots & John Lewis Team Leadership: Track record of leading, motivating, and developing account management teams /people Results Orientated: Driven and ambitious, with a bias for action, you will have a proven track record in delivering results. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategy into action and drive execution with precision. Digital Expertise: Experience leading online sales & marketing plans / digital marketing or performance marketing through retailers dotcom sites & e comm accounts is useful Analytical & Data-Led: Skilled in performance analytics, forecasting, and using data to influence decisions. Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication as well as influencing & stakeholder manager Resilient & Entrepreneurial: Can-do attitude with the ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments. Consumer Obsession: Passion for parent-centric categories and premium consumer experience. Culture: Experience working in a change management environment, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment would be ideal If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to Luke at or James Davison at
National Account Manager High Street Discounters & Convenience Home Based up to £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Ready to own and grow some a Drinks category leader in High Street Discounters and Convenience customers? This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving FMCG environment where execution, pace and commercial thinking genuinely matter. You ll take full ownership of key Discounter & Convenience accounts driving distribution, profitability and flawless in-store delivery. The Role You ll be responsible for delivering profitable growth across a defined HSD & Convenience portfolio. You will: Own and grow key accounts across High Street Discount & Convenience Deliver revenue, margin and distribution targets in line with agreed budgets Build and execute robust Joint Business Plans aligned to customer strategy Identify and unlock growth through NPD, range extensions, pricing strategy and promotions Lead annual forecasting, budget planning and weekly volume tracking Negotiate cost prices and implement price increases confidently and commercially Ensure flawless execution of listings, launches and promotional activity Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and NPD to deliver best-in-class execution This is a hands-on, creator-executor role. You won t just build strategy, you ll deliver it. About You You re commercially sharp, structured and energised by ownership. Proven National Account Management within Branded Drinks or Food Ideally exposure to Discounters and Convenience but all Off Trade will be considered Confident managing JBPs, pricing, forecasting and margin delivery Detail-orientated and commercially agile Proactive, organised and delivery-focused Strong negotiator who builds collaborative, long-term customer partnerships You thrive on pace, accountability and turning plans into action. Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
National Account Manager High Street Discounters & Convenience Home Based up to £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Ready to own and grow some a Drinks category leader in High Street Discounters and Convenience customers? This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving FMCG environment where execution, pace and commercial thinking genuinely matter. You ll take full ownership of key Discounter & Convenience accounts driving distribution, profitability and flawless in-store delivery. The Role You ll be responsible for delivering profitable growth across a defined HSD & Convenience portfolio. You will: Own and grow key accounts across High Street Discount & Convenience Deliver revenue, margin and distribution targets in line with agreed budgets Build and execute robust Joint Business Plans aligned to customer strategy Identify and unlock growth through NPD, range extensions, pricing strategy and promotions Lead annual forecasting, budget planning and weekly volume tracking Negotiate cost prices and implement price increases confidently and commercially Ensure flawless execution of listings, launches and promotional activity Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and NPD to deliver best-in-class execution This is a hands-on, creator-executor role. You won t just build strategy, you ll deliver it. About You You re commercially sharp, structured and energised by ownership. Proven National Account Management within Branded Drinks or Food Ideally exposure to Discounters and Convenience but all Off Trade will be considered Confident managing JBPs, pricing, forecasting and margin delivery Detail-orientated and commercially agile Proactive, organised and delivery-focused Strong negotiator who builds collaborative, long-term customer partnerships You thrive on pace, accountability and turning plans into action. Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
Position: New Product Development Manager Location: Caerphilly Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Job Overview Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD - Essential Minimum 3 years experience in NPD Management Experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Full-time, permanent (Monday to Friday, 8-4/9-5) Onsite position with flexibility of work from home 1 day a week 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Position: New Product Development Manager Location: Caerphilly Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Job Overview Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD - Essential Minimum 3 years experience in NPD Management Experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Full-time, permanent (Monday to Friday, 8-4/9-5) Onsite position with flexibility of work from home 1 day a week 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
