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Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing organisation to support with their search for an experienced and driven Technical Buyer. Overall Purpose: To lead the sourcing and procurement of highly specialised technical components, raw materials, and sub-assemblies. The role ensures that all purchased goods meet stringent quality, regulatory and engineering specifications while maintaining cost-efficiency and supply continuity. Key Duties: Ensure an active system for dual sourcing of suppliers and components. Identify and evaluate suppliers based on their technical capability, quality certifications and reliability. Interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to source correct components; support the NPD team during New Product Introduction. Ensure all materials comply within standards; manage Pre-Purchase Questionnaires (supplier questionnaires) and maintain full traceability records. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, multi-year service and maintenance contracts with suppliers to drive cost savings. Manage Inventory and purchase orders within ERP/MRP systems to optimise stock levels and prevent production downtime. Achieve lowest possible cost of materials and components at a defined quality level. Lead and support review and rationalisation of component range. Support product launches are supported sourcing new components when needed. Advise and support company resources (New Product Development, QA, and Production) in the selection of new suppliers/components. In conjunction with other departments be active in continuous improvement. Ensure spreadsheets, paperwork, reports etc are kept up to date as required by current Company Policy. Key Requirements: MCIPS qualified or vocational experience. Minimum of 3 years in a technical procurement role, within a manufacturing environment. Ideally be to read and interpret technical drawings. Experience of MRP systems. Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word Excel PowerPoint etc) to produce reports and analyse data. The Package: 41,700 per annum. Office based working hours Monday-Friday. Pension contribution 5%. Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Death In service Benefit 2 x Annual salary. Perkbox. Health Shield, Cash Health Scheme.

Senior Global Brand & Innovation Manager - £80K + Great Benefits - Hybrid (London) - Consumer Goods I am working with an absolute favourite consumer brand of mine (a frequent buyer of these throughout my life!) As a global brand, they are shaping the way in the market of healthcare products. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to bring your ideas to the table, influence the brand, and take full ownership, then this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities within the role: Develop the innovation pipeline for the brand Expand global marketing selling decks, NPD proposals, and marketing toolkits Work with the wider brand team to develop the brand strategy Create compelling and crisp digital-first global brand communications Collaborate with local marketing teams to evaluate brand performance Take ownership of the global A&P budget - make sure all is maximised and strong ROI Skills & Experience Needed: Strong blend of both Brand and Innovation (concept to execution) Looking for consumer facing wellness brand experience Experience across a global scale - local would be advantageous Looking for someone from a consumer good background (eg retail, healthcare etc) Excellent communication and leadership skills Looking for someone with a strong personal passion for healthcare *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading UK Food manufacturer to recruit for a Dairy Buyer. Main purpose of the job Retender supplier agreements as required, considering crop calendars and seasonality Monitor KPIs for suppliers such as quality, price, delivery reliability, and service levels Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers Take command of supplier negotiations, selections, and contract management Work closely with NPD and Marketing teams to source new products for launches Monitor and mitigate procurement risks, aiming to achieve cost-efficiency while maintaining quality and consistency Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost savings and risk Retender supplier agreements Job Requirements Deep understanding of global economics, commodity markets and trading environments Experience buying specifically in dairy ingredients or similar categories Previous experience within food manufacturing is ideal Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changes as required Benefits Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days from home Free company products Employee discounts Free parking If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV. 51265TTR5 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Quest Search & Selection are currently Buyer supports category management team in delivering retail strategy for grocery, gifting & seasonal. In this role you will be involved in range planning, planograms, promotions, pricing and stock forecasting. In this role you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure stock availability, using data analysis to inform category decisions, tenders, and trading terms. Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Supports retail growth strategy, partnering with Finance teams to manage sales, margin, and KPI delivery. Analyses data and market trends to inform category direction, range selection, and stock forecasting. Maintains product data, costs files, and implements planograms across categories. Leads end-to-end development of bespoke products, ensuring quality, margin, and timely delivery. Develops and executes promotional and seasonal strategies, including POS and digital activity. Drives commercial performance through trading analysis, forecasting, and stock optimisation. Supports store layout, space planning, and effective communication of range and promotions. Manages supplier relationships, tenders, and day-to-day coordination on range, delivery, and merchandising. Gathers customer insights to inform category improvements. Key Requirements of Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Be working a a Buyer, Senior Assistant or Junior level at a Buying. Category or NPD role. Ideally worked in different categories within non-food or grocery Experience in new product development, concept creation, and design. Skilled in range architecture, planogram development, and space planning/analysis would be ideal Proven supplier management and buying experience. Good commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L, sales, and margin drivers. Flexible to travel to different sites 1-2 times a month (car & driving license is highly desirable). Able to balance customer, operational, and commercial priorities when developing strategies Benefits of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Life assurance. 20% friends and family discount. Hybrid (50% on av office based Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) , please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a born hunter? Someone who genuinely loves the chase - the prospecting, the pitching, the buzz of opening a door no one has been able to open before? We re working exclusively with a brilliantly distinctive, much-loved Norfolk-based premium brand who are looking for their next Business Development Manager. This is the key hunter role within their growing sales team and be the person who will go out and win the new accounts that fuel the next chapter of their growth story. About the role This is a true new business role, not an account management role dressed up as one. You ll own the new business pipeline end to end, from identifying prospects, getting in front of buyers, pitching the brand, negotiating range and terms, and bringing new customers on board. Once accounts are launched and bedded in, you ll hand them across to the account management team and go again. Target channels are exclusively premium - think hotel groups, airlines, premium department stores and retailers, farm shops, fine food halls, specialist independents and any other channel their premium brand has a natural home for. No supermarkets, no race to the bottom. There is genuine breadth and white space to go after. What you ll be doing Building and relentlessly progressing a qualified new business pipeline across multiple channels. Proactively prospecting - cold outreach, LinkedIn, trade events, referrals and category-led conversations. Pitching, sampling, negotiating and converting prospects into listings. Owning commercial negotiation: pricing, range, promotional support and trading terms, winning business that protects margin and brand integrity. Identifying new premium channels, markets and white-space opportunities within the UK market. Working closely with Marketing, NPD and Operations to build compelling, customer-specific proposals. Representing the brand at trade shows and industry events. Keeping pipeline and forecasting tight and accurate, owning the responsibility. What you ll bring A demonstrable track record of new business wins with premium brands. A genuine hunter mentality, being energised by cold outreach and the chase, and you re resilient when doors don t open first time. Experience pitching to and negotiating with retail buyers or equivalent decision-makers. Strong commercial acumen - comfortable with margin, P&L and trading terms. Confident, credible and influential at every level, from buyer to commercial director. Exceptional pipeline discipline and the ability to juggle multiple live opportunities. A degree (or equivalent) is ideal in Business, Marketing or a related field, plus excellent IT skills. Bonus points for An existing buyer or contact network within hotel groups, airlines, premium retailers, farm shops, fine food halls or specialist independents. Experience selling premium, branded or specialist goods. This is a beautifully positioned, distinctive brand with a strong identity, a loyal following and clear ambition. They ve built solid foundations with their existing customer base and are now investing in the hunter capability to take it to the next level. You ll have genuine autonomy, the ear of the Head of Sales, and a real hand in shaping how the next phase of growth is delivered. Based at their Norwich site with expenses paid for the travel you d expect of a national new business role. Interested? This role is being handled exclusively by Select Recruitment Specialists. For a confidential conversation and the full brief, please get in touch with Emma Baylis.

Are you the kind of account manager who sees a quiet client and instinctively picks up the phone? Do you find servicing a slightly boring word because for you, every account is a growth opportunity waiting to happen? If yes, read on. I m working exclusively with a brilliantly distinctive Norfolk-based premium branded business who are hiring a Sales Account Manager. They are proudly independent, proudly premium, and their brand sits across luxury retail, high-end hospitality and the kind of specialist channels where buyers care deeply about quality, provenance and story. Sustainability is in their DNA ethical sourcing, fully traceable supply chain, compostable packaging long before any of it became fashionable. They re hiring someone who fits the brand: hungry, dynamic, personable, and the kind of person clients actually look forward to hearing from. About the role This is an account management role with proper commercial bite. You ll own a portfolio of premium customers, build genuine relationships with them, and be accountable for growing their accounts through range extension, NPD launches, brand activation and seizing every opportunity that comes up in conversation. It is absolutely not a softly-softly, order-taking role. This client wants someone with their ear permanently to the ground spotting white space within existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities through their network, and bringing fresh ideas back to the team. If you re an account manager who occasionally wishes you had a bit more hunter in your role, this is for you. What you ll be doing Owning a portfolio of premium accounts managing day-to-day, building joint business plans, and driving sales, profit, distribution and NPD launches against agreed targets. Building genuine, long-term relationships with key buyers across luxury retail and high-end hospitality. Spotting growth opportunities within accounts and going after them range extensions, new lines, activations, gifting opportunities, seasonal pushes. Keeping an ear to the ground for new business through your accounts, competitor activity and market trends. Building accurate forecasts, managing pricing and margin carefully, and making sure operations have the foresight to plan production. Working cross-functionally with marketing, NPD and operations to build compelling customer-facing presentations and joint plans. Representing the brand at trade shows and customer events to the highest standard. What you ll bring to the role Proven account management experience within a premium branded environment food, drink, lifestyle or other quality-led consumer goods would be great. A genuinely hungry, growth-oriented mindset you don t just maintain accounts, you grow them. Strong commercial acumen comfortable with margin, P&L, forecasting and pricing decisions. Confident, personable and credible at every level, from buyer to category director. Sharp on detail forecasts that hold up, presentations that land, follow-through that builds trust. A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing or a related field is ideal, plus excellent IT and CRM skills. Experience selling into luxury retail, premium department stores, high-end hospitality (hotels, fine dining, spas), farm shops, fine food halls or specialist independents. Experience of co-branded products, NPD launches or activation campaigns. Sage 200 or Microsoft Business Central. My client has built solid foundations and are now investing in the people who will help them push further. You ll have real autonomy, a portfolio you can genuinely shape, and the chance to work for a values-led business where sustainability and quality aren t buzzwords they re built into how the company operates every day. Based at their Norwich site, full-time, with the travel you d expect of a national account-management role. This role is being handled exclusively by Select Recruitment Specialists. For a confidential conversation and the full brief, please get in touch with Emma Baylis.

Field Sales Executive - FMCG - Midlands / East Anglia - £46,000 About the company Our client is a growing FMCG business operating within the convenience retail sector across the UK. Supplying a broad portfolio of consumer products to independent retailers, symbol groups, and forecourt operators, the business has built a strong reputation for customer service, product availability, and long-term client partnerships. Following continued growth across the Midlands and East Anglia, they are now looking to appoint a Field Sales Executive to manage and develop an established territory. This role offers a strong blend of account management and new business development, with a particular focus on growing existing customer relationships, increasing product penetration, and identifying new commercial opportunities within the region. The company offers a supportive and collaborative sales environment, structured onboarding, ongoing development, and clear progression opportunities for high-performing individuals. The successful candidate required a full, clean UK driving licence. Territory Coverage: The territory spans East and West Midlands and East Anglia, with key locations including Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Northampton, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. Candidates should ideally live within the territory. Field Sales Executive - The Details £28,000 basic salary Realistic OTE £46,000 - Uncapped Hybrid car + fuel card Fantastic progression opportunities Permanent, full-time position Various perks and benefits Field Sales Executive - Responsibilities & Requirements Manage and execute a structured territory journey plan Build strong relationships with store owners, managers, buyers, and regional stakeholders Drive sales growth through NPD launches, promotional activity, and seasonal ranges Negotiate range, volume, and visibility agreements while protecting commercial margins Identify and convert new business opportunities within the territory Collaborate with marketing, category, and operations teams to support in-store execution Maintain accurate CRM reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking Will ideally have experience within FMCG or Retail Experience selling into convenience, wholesale, foodservice, or independent retail channels preferred Proven track record of growing existing accounts year-on-year Strong negotiation and commercial skills Highly organised and capable of managing a territory autonomously Comfortable using CRM systems and maintaining reporting discipline Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the territory About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment website privacy policy

Senior Buyer - Ingredients & Packaging Procurement Food Manufacturing - Multi-Site - High-Impact FMCG Environment Location: Newbury, Berkshire Salary: 40-50,000 + benefits + career opportunities + CPD (CIPS) A highly respected and rapidly evolving UK food manufacturing business is seeking an exceptional Buyer to take ownership of strategically critical procurement categories across ingredients and packaging (approximately 20m portfolio) within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who thrives within commercially complex, operationally demanding, and highly collaborative manufacturing businesses. The role offers genuine visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape category strategy within a business that is investing heavily in operational capability, customer partnerships, innovation, and long-term growth. The organisation operates within a dynamic food manufacturing environment supplying both retail and B2B channels, where procurement plays a central role in protecting margin, maintaining continuity of supply, driving innovation, and supporting wider commercial performance. This is not a transactional buying role. It requires a commercially astute, strategically minded procurement professional capable of operating across supplier markets, manufacturing operations, finance, planning, technical, NPD, and commercial teams to deliver measurable business impact. The Opportunity The Senior Buyer will hold end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of strategically important procurement categories spanning raw materials, ingredients, commodities, and packaging. The successful individual will be expected to: Develop and execute category strategies aligned to wider business objectives Manage supplier performance, cost control, and security of supply across critical spend areas Operate confidently within volatile commodity and ingredient markets Lead commercial negotiations with both UK and international suppliers Identify opportunities for value creation beyond simple cost reduction Support working capital and inventory optimisation initiatives Drive supplier innovation into the wider business Partner closely with operational stakeholders to support service, production, and customer requirements Build robust procurement governance whilst maintaining pace and agility The role requires someone capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational execution. You will need to be equally comfortable negotiating commercial agreements, managing supply risk, influencing senior stakeholders, analysing market movements, supporting manufacturing operations, and challenging suppliers where required. Key Areas of Responsibility Strategic Procurement & Category Management Develop robust procurement category strategies across allocated areas of spend Create short, medium, and long-term sourcing plans aligned to business growth and operational requirements Continuously analyse supplier markets, commodity movements, inflationary pressures, and broader market dynamics Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership whilst protecting quality and service Lead strategic sourcing activity including tendering, benchmarking, supplier rationalisation, and contract negotiations Deliver procurement savings, value improvement initiatives, and margin enhancement opportunities Build contingency planning and mitigation strategies for supply chain risk Ensure continuity of supply across critical operational categories Support procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Supplier Management & Commercial Leadership Build strong strategic relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners Lead supplier negotiations across pricing, contracts, service levels, rebates, payment terms, and performance expectations Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive accountability through structured KPI management Introduce joint business planning approaches with strategically important suppliers Drive supplier-led innovation into the business across ingredients, packaging, product development, sustainability, and operational efficiency Challenge underperformance and implement corrective action where required Collaborate with suppliers on cost engineering and value optimisation initiatives Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with manufacturing, planning, technical, finance, commercial, and NPD functions to support wider business objectives Support service continuity and minimise operational disruption through proactive supplier and inventory management Participate in business-critical operational and supply chain meetings Contribute to working capital reduction initiatives including stock optimisation and reduction of obsolete materials Ensure procurement decisions balance commercial objectives with operational realities Support launch activity, customer requirements, and business growth initiatives Market Intelligence & Risk Management Monitor commodity and ingredient markets continuously Forecast pricing movements and supplier market trends Assess geopolitical, agricultural, economic, and supply chain risks impacting procurement categories Provide commercial insight and market intelligence to internal stakeholders Support budget planning and forecasting activity with accurate procurement analysis Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies across categories The Candidate Degree educated and a minimum of CIPS Level 3 or 4 required with the desire to continue those studies This role requires an experienced FMCG procurement professional with strong food manufacturing or FMCG exposure and a track record operating within commercially and operationally demanding environments. The successful individual is likely to bring: Progressive procurement and category management experience within FMCG manufacturing Experience purchasing ingredients, raw materials, commodities, and packaging Experience operating within food manufacturing or complex manufacturing supply chains Strong negotiation capability across supplier relationships Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capability Experience managing volatile commodity-driven categories Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills The ability to operate with pace, resilience, and accountability A highly collaborative approach combined with the confidence to challenge constructively Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, and category strategy The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational responsiveness Personal Attributes The organisation is seeking an individual who combines commercial credibility with strong relationship-building capability. You will be: Commercially sharp and analytically minded Proactive and solutions focused Comfortable operating within fast-moving manufacturing environments Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident influencing cross-functional stakeholders Capable of managing competing priorities effectively Collaborative whilst able to challenge appropriately Driven to continuously improve processes, performance, and outcomes Resilient under pressure and calm within operationally demanding situations Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded food manufacturing business at an exciting stage of evolution and growth. The procurement function is highly valued within the organisation and plays a critical role in supporting operational performance, customer delivery, innovation, and commercial success. The successful individual will gain: Significant exposure across the wider business The opportunity to influence strategic procurement direction Ownership of commercially important categories A collaborative and fast-paced FMCG environment Strong long-term career development potential The ability to make a visible and measurable impact This opportunity would suit ambitious procurement professionals seeking a role with genuine breadth, influence, and progression potential within a complex FMCG manufacturing environment.

Business Development Manager Food / Drink Manufacturing Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split) Competitive salary and bonus scheme ( in line with proven experience), car allowance, mobile phone, laptop 11% pension / 2 x Death in Service As a BDM you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result. The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client To increase company sales and profit margin To increase the company active customer base To continually improve customer retention To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT UK and International travel will be required Business Development Manager Responsibilities: Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors Contribute to external marketing communications where required Utilise, review and update the client database Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager Prepare and deliver presentations Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role Business Development Manager Skills / Experience Required: Essential - 2+ years in Sales / Business Development within the sweet & beverage flavour industry Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills Self-motivation with excellent time management Experience of planning and managing field visits Proven ability to build and influence relationships. A team player with a customer-first attitude If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager