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Are you ready to take your brand management skills to the next level? We're seeking a dynamic and creative individual to join a heavyweight FMCG business as Assistant Brand Manager. As part of this passionate and innovative marketing team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the brands and driving growth in the market. Key Responsibilities: Daily Brand Management: You'll be the guardian of the portfolio across all consumer touchpoints, from website and social media channels to packaging and merchandise. Your keen eye for detail and strategic mindset will ensure the brand consistently resonates with the target audience. Brand Planning: Assist the Brand Manager in developing and executing effective brand-building strategies that align with the marketing and sales objectives. Leverage your expertise in marketing fundamentals to drive success across positioning, product development, pricing, promotions, and packaging. Consumer & Customer Insight: Dive deep into consumer, industry, and market trends to uncover valuable insights that inform marketing strategies. Collaborate with the category and insight teams to craft compelling stories that captivate the consumer and drive engagement. Innovation: Take the lead on innovative projects, driving the delivery of new products and initiatives. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and exceed expectations. Brand Performance: Monitor and report on the performance of the brands and campaigns, using data-driven insights to optimise marketing investments and drive ROI. If you're ready to make your mark in the world of brand management, we want to hear from you!
Adecco - Specialist Markets have an exclusive opening for a Head of Procurement to join our client's organisation based in Cheshire. As part of fast-paced and rapidly growing FMCG client, we are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join their organisation. You will play a vital role in directing, managing and coordinating their Procurement Division. If you have Procurement background at a Senior Level with exceptional leadership skills, we would love to hear from you. Reporting to the FD, you will support team of 11 to meet their potential and perform to their best. You will be responsible for overseeing the direct and indirect expenditure across the business. This will involve developing procurement strategies, planning and procedure, optimising expenditure and delivering value, whilst ensuring ethical trading practices and sustainability initiatives are met. Accountabilities To lead the design, definition and implementation of the strategy and roadmap for procurement. Determine company-wide purchasing and procurement procedures and systems, including legally compliant formal contract/tendering processes. Create and support results-driven, high-performing procurement team. Initiate improvement projects and supplier collaborations to generate value for the business. Source opportunities to engage profitable suppliers. Negotiate and secure the most advantageous terms. Improve spend controls, management reporting and KPIs. Establish risk management protocols for ongoing supply contracts and agreements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for procuring, goods and services, reducing costs and supporting business sustainability initiatives. Relationship Management and ways of working with key strategic suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of goods/services that meet business requirements and deliver incremental financial benefits. Oversee contract negotiations, tenders and SLAs. Ensure supply agreements and or price schedules are communicated internally and updated to drive Procure to Pay adherence Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to Degree or Masters level or equivalent in relevant subject such as Supply Chain, Business, Finance , Engineering, Logistics. Manufacturing industry experience. Ideally CIPS Qualified/Part Qualified (or equipvlent) Demonstrated experience gained within FMCG Comprehensive knowledge of Contract law, EU and UK procurement legislation. Knowledge of managing ongoing third party, outsourced contracts. Demonstrable experience in Procurement and Supply chain operations with strong negotiating skills. Experience of procuring manufacturing raw materials, outsourced services and business / corporate services Strong relationship builder with suppliers and stakeholders Good knowledge of Lean principals Experience of supporting Sustainability Initiatives. Demonstrates Leaderships skills - driven to develop, manage and motivate high performing teams. Experience of Managing Procurement Team at Senior level Direct experience of establishing and fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous professional development, inclusion and high performance to enable team members to meet their potential and perform of their best. Benefits: Competitive salary of per annum Car allowance Performance-based bonus Hybrid working week on offer - visits to supplies and other sites will be required on occasion. If you are ready for a new challenge and you have held a similar level of role with in an FMCG/Manufacturing organisation , please apply online with your up to date CV.