Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Portbury depot on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Ashford Kent, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Portbury depot on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Ashford Kent, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Portbury depot on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Ashford Kent, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Jul 12, 2026
Full time
Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Portbury depot on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Ashford Kent, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Ashford office on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Portbury, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Jul 12, 2026
Full time
Job Description If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis responsible for our South West Region and associated depots. You'll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Operations Division. This role will provide an appropriate balance of support, challenge and value add to the supply chain management teams to enable them to achieve the business objective of sustainable profitable growth, with key focus on effective operational delivery and high levels of customer service. This role will be supporting several functions and depots including the coverage of Portbury, Bridgend and Bodmin. We are offering a hybrid working contract and you will be required to attend the Ashford office on a weekly basis, with monthly visits to Portbury, Bodmin and Bridgend. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Production, analysis, and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports to enable performance to be monitored and enhanced. Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes in conjunction with non-finance management teams. Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis. Preparation of budgets and forecasts to include appropriate and consistent levels of challenge to ensure cost control is maintained. Close liaison with the management teams to help identify trends, CI opportunities, underperformance and such other issues as may enhance the performance and profitability of the business. First point of contact for function management teams for Finance related matters. Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control. Ensure SOX requirements are met and ensure all documentation is provided and any variances are investigated with, and all backup documentation is provided. Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required. Generation/compilation of business cases to support local change projects. To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies. To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes. About you: You'll be a recently qualified accountant or a passed finalist, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who has the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business and to challenge decisions in a constructive way, offering solutions to any problems, always ensuring the best outcome is achieved. Using your finance knowledge and experience you will provide a vital service and partner closely with the team on risk and continuous improvement, so you must be able to hold a strong conversation with sound analytical insight. The ability to understand trends and results with a high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. An advanced level of Microsoft Excel is also required. Any working knowledge of SAP or Workday is advantageous. What you'll receive: A competitive salary. Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum Private Medical: Single Cover Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence. Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave. Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop. Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices. Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance. Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager - Catering Supplies to join the Merchandising team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting to the Head of Product Technology. As the Technical Manager for Catering Supplies it is your responsibility to work as part of a designated category team and manage all elements relating to Product Quality, Safety, Legality, and Integrity for a defined portfolio of suppliers and products ensuring a comprehensive technical support service is provided. Using knowledge of suppliers, products, markets and manufacturing processes to reduce or mitigate product costs and to design and develop innovative, market leading new products and have an active role in leading the packaging agenda to drive continuous improvement and consistency across the business. This role is offering a hybrid working contract, with 1 day per week in our Ashford, Kent office for Team Collaboration, so you must be in a commutable distance and open to travel. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Provide support, guidance and expertise to the procurement & category team in context of supplier selection, supplier expertise, product quality attributes and control parameters which will successfully contribute to exceeding customer expectations, growing sales and profit. Support the Constellation initiative to deliver against the annual growth target. Stay abreast of industry challenges, issues and developments, sharing insight within the technical, category & procurements teams to mitigate impact and support sales growth. Effective supplier management from initial selection & approval through conducting site visits, setting clear technical expectations, providing guidance & support, issuing performance updates and instigate joint business/improvement plans. Maintain the approved supplier database, complete due diligence visits as required ensuring visit reports are documented and all non-conformances are effective closed out. Maintain up to date specifications for all products. Generate and approve own brand artwork. Instigate product risk management action plan & develop an awareness of emerging issues, escalating within the business to mitigate business and customer impact. Focus on complaint trending, monitoring & root case analysis, working with suppliers to support the annual KPI. Instigate a robust quality assessment programme for product range. Provide support & input to ensure marketing literature is informative for our customers. Deliver innovative technical solutions which add value to the business in areas such as cost reduction and/or improved quality without cost increase. Support the 6 stage category management process. Support the team in strengthening / consolidating the supply base. About you: The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience within a quality, packaging, product development or sustainability-focused environment. You possess strong analytical and IT skills, with a sound understanding of quality management and HACCP systems, as well as European and UK legislation relevant to the food and packaging sectors. You will have a solid knowledge of packaging development processes, environmental issues, current legislation, emerging trends and new technologies, enabling you to provide informed and practical solutions. An excellent communicator, you can build effective relationships across stakeholders and present information clearly and confidently. Highly organised with strong project management capabilities, you can manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a structured and efficient manner. You are flexible, adaptable and willing to travel as required. Experience working within cross-functional teams would be advantageous, along with exceptionally strong organisational, communication and project management skills. What you'll receive: A competitive salary Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum. Private Medical healthcare Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days Pension scheme Hybrid working contract Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
Jul 12, 2026
Full time
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager - Catering Supplies to join the Merchandising team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting to the Head of Product Technology. As the Technical Manager for Catering Supplies it is your responsibility to work as part of a designated category team and manage all elements relating to Product Quality, Safety, Legality, and Integrity for a defined portfolio of suppliers and products ensuring a comprehensive technical support service is provided. Using knowledge of suppliers, products, markets and manufacturing processes to reduce or mitigate product costs and to design and develop innovative, market leading new products and have an active role in leading the packaging agenda to drive continuous improvement and consistency across the business. This role is offering a hybrid working contract, with 1 day per week in our Ashford, Kent office for Team Collaboration, so you must be in a commutable distance and open to travel. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Provide support, guidance and expertise to the procurement & category team in context of supplier selection, supplier expertise, product quality attributes and control parameters which will successfully contribute to exceeding customer expectations, growing sales and profit. Support the Constellation initiative to deliver against the annual growth target. Stay abreast of industry challenges, issues and developments, sharing insight within the technical, category & procurements teams to mitigate impact and support sales growth. Effective supplier management from initial selection & approval through conducting site visits, setting clear technical expectations, providing guidance & support, issuing performance updates and instigate joint business/improvement plans. Maintain the approved supplier database, complete due diligence visits as required ensuring visit reports are documented and all non-conformances are effective closed out. Maintain up to date specifications for all products. Generate and approve own brand artwork. Instigate product risk management action plan & develop an awareness of emerging issues, escalating within the business to mitigate business and customer impact. Focus on complaint trending, monitoring & root case analysis, working with suppliers to support the annual KPI. Instigate a robust quality assessment programme for product range. Provide support & input to ensure marketing literature is informative for our customers. Deliver innovative technical solutions which add value to the business in areas such as cost reduction and/or improved quality without cost increase. Support the 6 stage category management process. Support the team in strengthening / consolidating the supply base. About you: The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience within a quality, packaging, product development or sustainability-focused environment. You possess strong analytical and IT skills, with a sound understanding of quality management and HACCP systems, as well as European and UK legislation relevant to the food and packaging sectors. You will have a solid knowledge of packaging development processes, environmental issues, current legislation, emerging trends and new technologies, enabling you to provide informed and practical solutions. An excellent communicator, you can build effective relationships across stakeholders and present information clearly and confidently. Highly organised with strong project management capabilities, you can manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a structured and efficient manner. You are flexible, adaptable and willing to travel as required. Experience working within cross-functional teams would be advantageous, along with exceptionally strong organisational, communication and project management skills. What you'll receive: A competitive salary Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum. Private Medical healthcare Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days Pension scheme Hybrid working contract Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
