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Reporting to the Head of Quality & NPD, the Supplier Partnerships Manager is responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with suppliers of key raw materials, including proteins, grains, vitamins, minerals, functional ingredients, additives and packaging materials alongside 3rd party manufacturers. This role ensures that our raw materials and outsourced finished goods meet the company’s nutritional, safety, regulatory and sustainability standards. The Supplier Partnerships Manager oversees supplier performance across quality, service and feed safety. They play a key role in long-term planning, new product development ingredient sourcing and risk mitigation. This position requires a strong understanding of the pet food industry’s regulatory environment, raw material markets and animal nutrition needs. The Supplier Partnerships Manager drives continuous improvement with suppliers, identifies opportunities for innovation and works in close collaboration with the Purchasing team to ensure the company maintains a competitive and resilient raw material supply chain whilst maintaining quality, nutritional and feed safety standards. Role responsibilities include: • Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with raw material suppliers, including meat and poultry suppliers, agricultural producers, premix and blend manufacturers and specialty ingredient vendors, • Maintain regular communication with all raw material suppliers, including supplier visits, on-line meetings and supplier audits (based on risk assessment) to include producing detailed and concise contact reports after all meetings with clear documented action plans, • Conduct business reviews, performance evaluations and collaborative improvement initiatives, • Ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with production needs and product innovation goals, • Identify savings opportunities, alternative ingredient strategies and supply optimization whilst assessing quality, feed safety, nutritional and operational impact of changes, • Monitor and track supplier performance on quality, service, on-time delivery and feed safety metrics, • Work with suppliers to conduct root cause analysis of raw material quality issues and agree plans to prevent re-occurrences. Ensure non-conformances are closed out effectively and on-time, • Benchmark suppliers’ standards and identify opportunities to improve, • Partner with Quality, Nutritional and Feed Safety teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal safety standards. Enhance internal cross-functional working relationships to maintain high quality standards of the raw materials and products we purchase, • Manage corrective action plans and lead and conduct supplier audits when required, • Work with the Product Development team on ingredient qualification, formulation changes and sourcing for new product development, • Align on responsible sourcing and environmental initiatives, • Identify supply risks and work with the Product Development, Operations, Planning and Purchasing teams to develop mitigation strategies, • Work in partnership with the Planning team to identify production risks, manage non-conformances and implement effective changes to manage and mitigate disruptions to service, • Support crisis management during supply disruptions, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date approvals, supplier certifications, relevant specifications and supplier qualification, including audits, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. Verify that suppliers provide required documentation such as COAs, SDS and feed safety certifications, • Identify opportunities to improve raw material specifications and supplier quality checks to enhance feed safety and quality, • Training and development of Pets Choice colleagues on raw material quality criteria, with regular feedback, supplier visits and coaching to improve performance and enhance the understanding of the raw materials we use and the supply chain as required, • Overall responsibility for planning raw material trials (trials will be performed and supported by members of the Technical team), • Maintaining audit ready standards at all times, working to BRC requirements Skills and requirements: • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain, preferably in food, pet food or ingredients supply, • Strong knowledge of raw material categories relevant to pet food e.g., meat meals, fresh and frozen proteins, grains, functional additives, vitamins and minerals, fats, and oils, • Experience and expertise in various meat industry ways of working, animal anatomy, slaughter process, animal welfare and raw material handling, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends or areas for improvement, • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturing facilities. It is expected that this role requires travel 2-3 days per week, • Good IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Word, • Supplier auditing experience or lead auditor qualification, • Working collaboratively with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority, • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and execution focus, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, • Strong ethical judgment and commitment to food safety and quality

The Head of L&D owns the end-to-end learning strategy that keeps our services. Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3—clear objectives, strong delivery rhythm, high standards. Director of Operations / People / Quality.

Leap29 are recruiting for a Head of Engineering for utility scale renewables, where you will oversee multi disciplinary engineering and project development teams and shape the future of clean energy. As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of renewable e

HEAD OF NEW BUSINESS - AUTOMOTIVE FLEET. Lead the team in optimising the value and use of market, customer and prospect data including a variety of CRM and business information resources. Lead a team of field based new business development managers who are focused on winning corporate and enterprise

You are a Head of Learning & Organisational Development, L&D Business Partner, Change Management Director, Head of Talent & Skills Transformation, Skills Architect, ready for a fresh, meaningful challenge. Calling all Learning and Organisational Development Professionals – Redefine Your Career!. Y

A market-leading company in the automotive fleet sector is seeking a Head of New Business to lead a dynamic team focused on corporate and enterprise accounts. This remote/field-based role offers a competitive salary of £80-85k plus substantial bonuses. This position provides a creative and supporti

As Head of Business Development you will be responsible for leading and developing the growth of the organisation’s client base within the construction sector and allied industries. We are recruiting an experienced Recruitment Business Development Manager on behalf of our client, a leading constru

Director of Business Development - Testing, Inspection and Certification. As Director of Business Development, you will manage key accounts, deliver exceptional client service, drive growth within major relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead strategic initiatives to maximize commercial

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The Head of Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for leading the delivery of a high performing and professional expert L&D function for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be able to shape the role and function furthe

Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities. Royal Greenwich Trust School is seeking an exceptional Head of Faculty to drive curriculum excellence, student achievement, and innovation in our ambitious

Head of New Business Development. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most respected, independent, family‑run businesses. A proven portfolio of results in business development, sales leadership, or strategic growth, ideally within the recycling, metals, waste, or en

Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance. Head of Engineering / System Development Manager - up to 70k base with great benefits. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on so

As the Head of UK Energy Development at FCC Environment, you will lead the development and delivery of our Energy Division, driving forward district heating networks, private wire networks, capacity extensions, CCUS and other decarbonisation schemes, as well as new Energy from Waste (“EfW”) proj

A global quality assurance company is seeking a Head of Business Development/Key Account Manager to drive growth in food and water testing services. Ideal candidates will have expertise in business development, a results-oriented mindset, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and caree

We're seeking a dynamic, well-connected, and entrepreneurial Head of Business Development (Asia) to drive Feezy's growth across key source markets. Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development within the education industry, with at least 2 of these years in a B2B sales role(s). Contracts si

We are now recruiting for a Head of Business Architecture and Process on a permanent contract. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Reporting direct

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The Head of Infrastructure is responsible for leading, modernising, & operating the global IT operations infrastructure estate across Law Business Research & ALM. The Head of Infrastructure oversees IT Ops engineering teams, third‑party vendors, & offshore partners to deliver a consistent, high‑

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a Director of Business Development to identify and grow business opportunities within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. This role requires extensive experience in business development, strong sales acumen, and the ability to travel in

You will collaborate closely with the Heads of HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition to deliver an integrated strategy that supports both our office and retail environments globally. As Head of Talent and Leadership Development, you will define and lead the glo

This role offers competitive benefits including a final salary pension and free travel on Avanti West Coast.

A leading educational institution in Haringey is seeking a Head of Business Studies to lead an ambitious, innovative department. The position comes with an attractive salary range of £37,870 - £56,154, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

As a key member of the senior management team, the Head of Development will ensure that philanthropic support aligns with the gallery’s mission, vision and long-term financial sustainability. The Head of Development will work closely with the Director to manage relations and raise funds from Trust

Other organisations may call this role Marketing and Fundraising Lead, Head of Fundraising and Marketing, Head of Income Generation, Head of Growth and Fundraising, Head of Fundraising and Engagement, or Head of Supporter Growth. Our client is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Head of Market

The organization offers extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive rewards package inclusive of various benefits. A leading educational organization in Essex is seeking a qualified teacher for the Head of English position.

As Head of Talent Development, Engagement & Learning, you will shape the future of how our people grow, thrive, and succeed at AllSaints. Stay ahead of trends and innovation in learning and talent development to continuously elevate our approach. Global Head of Talent Development, Engagement and Lea

The Head of Product Development is responsible for leading the CD&D Product Development teams covering New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD) and Sales Support/Specifications for the ADM Protexin Dietary Supplements business across EMEA. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Wor

Role Title: Head of Advice, Supervision and Business Risk and Controls Oversight, Wealth. This FLOD senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of investment advice and financial planning advice services delivered to clients, together with oversigh

We are seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to lead this next phase of growth and establish Hanover Digital as a trusted delivery partner on government programmes. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or personal circums

A public service organisation in the UK seeks a Head of SPS College to lead staff development in a complex environment. You will implement learning and workforce development strategies, ensuring staff possess the necessary skills. The role requires a postgraduate qualification in Learning and Develo

The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Business Development Consultant to support the growth of our Apprenticeships and our Flexible & Professional Learning portfolio. Working as part of a collaborative business development team within the Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning, you wil

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of Learning & Development to oversee the end-to-end learning strategy.

A leading Armed Forces charity is seeking a Head of Acquisition and Development. This position offers the opportunity to influence and shape the future of mass fundraising while working at their London hub with flexible remote options. This strategic role will involve overseeing supporter acquisitio

Director of Business Development. Business Development, Sales, and Supply Chain.

Defence-focused Head of Business Development. Head of Business Development – Defence / Secure Technology. Business Development and Sales.

A leading software company is seeking a results-driven Director of Business Development to lead their EMEA team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in business development and a proven ability to manage geographically distributed teams, contributing to our innovative approach in th

Head of Business Development - Defence/MOD. Sales and Business Development. Lead business development strategy and activity across the Defence sector, particularly MOD and end‑user communities.

We're looking for an experienced renewables professional to build a new line of business in clean energy generation across Duchy of Cornwall land and property. With at least eight years experience in renewable energy project development across multiple technologies, you'll understand the technical,

With an existing presence and reputation for award winning work they are looking to build on this with the help of an experienced Head of Business Development. Tracking business development activities and monitor outcomes against these parts including overseeing key new business opportunities, wins

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of professional development in the environmental sector. Head of Learning and Development. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Learning and Development to lead and manage our Learning and Accreditation functions.

Head of HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations. Proven experience leading People Business Partnering and Employee Relations teams within complex, multi‑site organisations (ideally not-for profit, health & social care, retail or hospitality. Opportunity to work within the not‑for‑profit se

A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Pricing to manage their Origination department. This role offers competitive compensation and access to an excellent benefits package including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

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My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Development to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. If you are interested in this Head of Software Development position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. You'll deliver k

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Business Development to lead growth initiatives in the Maritime and Offshore energy sectors. Define and implement a global channel strategy to support scalable growth, including the identification, onboarding, and enablement of distributors

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The Business Development Director will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within the BPO and Digital Operations space. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting, and Software Development.