Supplier and NPD Manager (poultry & coatings)

Our client is international importer and distributor of food products. They are currently seeking experienced candidate for the position of Supplier and NPD Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects with current and new suppliers from idea through to launch.
• Work closely with purchasing function in sourcing, developing and monitoring new and existing supplier base.
• Contribute new ideas and ensure the launch of new products is smooth and on time.
• Lead team meetings with suppliers’ NPD & commercial teams to ensure coordination between them and head-office and that effective controls are in place.
• Visit suppliers from time to time to ensure projects/production are on target and according to agreed specification.
• Work with packaging and artwork design.
• From time to time, assist sales management in organising inward buyer visits to Poland and communicating with customers.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Technical, NPD and Sales team at head office.

Requirements

• A Leader with a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. A solutions seeker.
• Excellent project manager and team player with solid organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant experience in food industry, ideally in added value Poultry and/or Coatings.
• Comfortable when working with commercial and NPD/technical teams.
• A recognised qualification in a food science or management discipline with 5 years + work experience.
• Positive personality.
• Flexible and ambitious.
• Numerate – with good Excel skills.
• Excellent Polish and English.
• Clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Stable employment within dynamic international company.
• Possibility to take part in challenging and interesting projects.
• Attractive salary.
• Permanent or B2B contract - depending on candidate's preferences.
• Tools: car, laptop, phone.

Other notes

If you are interested in this position please send your CV in English.

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