Overview

Director @ Fluid Fusion Ltd- The Drinks Recruitment Experts. Dynamic, tailored and cost-effective resourcing solutions.

NPD Procurement Project Manager

Pension, healthcare and a host of other benefits

Hybrid– 4 days per week in North West London

Our client is a premium drinks business with an enviable range of award-winning spirits brands. This business continues to drive incredible success through delivering exceptional products to discerning consumers. NPD development and refinement are a core part of their approach, from packaging to POS, they strive for the best materials to deliver & enhance their liquids.

The successful candidate will manage the timely and cost-effective delivery of all packaging and materials for all products. With strong project management skills and a solid understanding of the drinks industry, you will work efficiently across all sites of the business, proactively identifying and managing NPD impacts and interdependencies, encompassing the development category on new products. Additionally, you will explore potential opportunities to source and work with local craftsmen to create products for distilleries, such as branded merchandise (for both online and retail shops).

Main Duties Include:

• Project planning and execution: Develop comprehensive project plans for new product development and create a clear timeline for each project, including key decisions, timings and details such as design & packaging scope, pricing, value, volume, cost of goods and distribution.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with in-house project manager teams to ensure seamless execution of procurement and NPD projects and maintain clear relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across all sites.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and alignment with financial targets.
• Manage product testing and quality processes, ensuring compliance with relevant industry and market-specific regulations and standards.
• Post-launch evaluation: Conduct post-launch evaluations to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Solid understanding of Supply Chain and Operations.

• Experience in logistics planning, label compliance, Incoterms and a thorough understanding of the movement of goods internationally. A strong track record in category innovation, including packaging and POS.

• Oversee product development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and align with customer needs and regulatory guidelines.

• Ability to negotiate for competing resources or time and to generate consensus among stakeholders.

• Strong procurement project management skills in FMCG, ideally in the alcohol markets.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Tropos, Airtable, Jira/Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to collaborate with various teams across the business to define, develop, test, and successfully launch products.

• Degree-qualified & certified in PMP/PRINCE II project management methodologies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.

• Excellent time management and keen attention to detail.

• Confident in building relationships and quickly establishing trust with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Proactive in identifying challenges and finding solutions, ensuring projects progress smoothly.

• Highly motivated, dependable, and results-oriented, capable of working independently while escalating issues when necessary.

Please provide your CV (in Word format) and current package information. Candidates must be based in the UK or have the right to work status for the UK market. Candidates meeting the brief and experience requirements will be contacted within 2 weeks of their application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Product Management
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages

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