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Innovation & New Product Development Project Manager Hip Pop | Manchester | Salary Competitive, with flexibility for the right experience Please do not apply through LinkedIn To apply, send your CV to with NPD Project Manager in the subject line. THE OPPORTUNITY Hip Pop is looking for an Innovation & New Product Development Project Manager to lead drinks projects from idea through to launch. This is a key role in our next stage of growth. You’ll work across product development, flavour, sensory, suppliers, operations, quality, marketing and founders to help bring new drinks to market. We’re looking for someone who understands beverage development, has a strong feel for flavour and can bring structure to a fast-moving innovation pipeline. You’ll need to be creative and organised in equal measure. Someone who can explore product ideas, but also manage timelines, trials, testing, approvals and launch plans. THE COMPANY Hip Pop is a multi-award-winning challenger brand in soft drinks, born in Manchester and built with big ambition. We exist to challenge the big pop brands with drinks that are better for you, made with real fruit, gut-friendly live cultures and fibre. Our products include award-winning kombucha and soda. They are low in calories, never made with sweeteners and most importantly, taste great. Since launching in 2019, Hip Pop has grown quickly and our drinks are now available through national retailers and well-known stockists including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Waitrose, Co-op, Booths, Harrods and even the Manchester United first-team bus. THE ROLE As Innovation & NPD Project Manager, you’ll own new product development projects from concept through to launch across Hip Pop’s drinks portfolio. Day to day, this will include: • Managing NPD projects through a clear stage gate process, • Supporting flavour, liquid and recipe development, • Working with flavour houses, ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers and external partners, • Coordinating product trials, tastings, sensory testing and feedback, • Making sure products are tested, documented and ready to scale, • Working closely with brewing, quality and operations to maintain consistency and product standards, • Keeping founders, marketing, sales and operations updated throughout each project, • Taking learnings from launches and using them to improve future innovation decisions This is a highly cross-functional role. You’ll be joining the dots between product development, operations, quality, brand, marketing and commercial delivery. YOUR EXPERIENCE Direct beverage experience is essential. That could be soft drinks, kombucha, beer, alcohol, functional drinks, juice, dairy, RTD drinks or another liquid category. You’ll need: • Experience in beverage development, innovation, NPD or liquid product development, • A strong understanding of recipe development, flavour and sensory, • Experience managing NPD projects from concept to launch, • Good project management skills, ideally including stage gate processes, • Confidence working with suppliers and internal teams, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • A practical, hands-on approach, • Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship Brewing or fermentation experience would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. A qualification in brewing, food science, food technology, nutrition, biochemistry or a related subject would also be useful. What matters most is that you have worked with drinks and understand what it takes to get a brilliant product from idea to launch. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • Competitive salary with flexibility for the right experience, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Your birthday off, • Pension, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Unlimited Hip Pop, • Real ownership of projects that will shape the future product pipeline BASED - Manchester. This role will need regular time with the team, manufacturing HQ and key stakeholders, so you’ll need to be able to work from Manchester as required. KEEN TO APPLY? Send your CV to with NPD Project Manager in the subject line. Please also include a short note covering: • The beverage categories you have worked in, • Your experience with flavour, sensory, liquid development or recipe work, • Salary expectations

About Us Luxshare-ICT is a global leader in electronic interconnect solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies. We serve top global brands in the consumer electronics FATP (Final Assembly, Test, Packaging) sector, providing high-precision, scalable solutions at every stage of the product lifecycle. Our products and services are diverse and vertically integrated, covering components, modules, and system integration. As we continue to expand our customer base and enter new markets, we are seeking an experienced sales manager to oversee our strategic business efforts at the highest level. The Role This is a highly influential executive-level business position. As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the company’s sales strategy in the United Kingdom and Europe, driving the signing of contracts worth millions of pounds, and establishing long-term partnerships with key clients and original equipment manufacturers. You will be responsible for our key clients within our sales region, ensuring that our work aligns with client needs and business delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead strategic business development with global OEMs and enterprise clients., • Own the sales pipeline and revenue growth across international markets., • Completion of large-scale, multi-year electronic manufacturing services and contracts for electronic manufacturing., • Build and maintain C-level relationships within customer organisations., • Work cross-functionally with engineering, production and supply chain teams., • Lead, develop and expand the sales and key account management teams., • Represent the company at global trade events and industry forums., • Report to the Managing Director on commercial performance, forecasts, and strategy execution. What We’re Looking For • Language skills: Proficient in both Chinese and English. Both languages can be used as working languages, enabling seamless communication with internal teams in both China and overseas clients without any language barriers., • Industry Experience: Over 10 years of experience in B2B technology sales, with at least 5 years focused on consumer electronics FATP-related business activities. Proficient in the technical principles, manufacturing processes, and industry regulations of consumer electronics products., • Market experience: Possesses sales or work experience in the UK/European market, with familiarity with customer segments and market conditions within the European electronics manufacturing industry., • Customer Acquisition Skills: Possesses excellent skills in developing relationships with large clients and conducting business negotiations. Priority given to candidates with., • Job Mobility: Requires permanent presence in Europe for work purposes. Priority given to individuals with a valid UK work permit who can travel internationally as needed. What We Offer • Executive salary + annual performance related bonus., • 25 days holiday + public holidays + pension contribution., • Global remit with autonomy to shape and execute commercial strategy., • Supportive, forward-thinking executive team and Board., • Opportunity to be a key figure in scaling a trusted, high-growth EMS provider internationally.

Product Developer – Menswear / High Street Location Manchester – office based Salary to £35k + Bens It’ been a great start to 2025 for our growing Manchester based clothing manufacturing client and with this expansion comes the hire of a new Product Developer to join their dynamic and innovative team! They are looking for a Product Developer with a passion for transforming creative ideas into high-quality, high street ready products, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The client pride themselves on designing and producing high street fashion that is tread lead, commercial and has a huge amount of repeat business . As they continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented and detail-oriented Product Developer to work closely with the design, production, and sourcing teams to bring our product t life for the high street retailers they provide for Duties : • Attend customer meetings, help to take design and order briefs and discuss any issues that may arise with the Buyer, Account Manager and Technical Team., • Work alongside the account manager for timely approvals in line with the critical path., • Review the customers packs sent by the customer and create a range planner, • Request any missing information from the customer, • Brief the packs along with the size specs, testing requirements, packaging and range planner to our factory highlighting sample requirements, date required and request prices., • Check the samples tracker and ensure that the samples are on track., • Check lab dips on receipt and send to the customer, chase in the comments, • Check all submission are as the tech pack once received, review with key stakeholders and submit to the customer, chase in comments., • Work with the tech team to ensure submissions are in tolerance. MUST HAVE TO BE SHORTLISTED Previous and recent experience in fashion product development in Menswear at a high street supplier or high street retailer . Experience working with buyers and attending briefings Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and production processes. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and negotiation skills for working with suppliers. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, or similar tools is a plus. Commutable to Manchester town centre and eligible to work in the UK #productdeveloper #menswear #highstreet #manufacturing #supply #hiring #recruiting #dobsonwelch #dominicbarclay

The Company: An exciting opportunity for a Category Assistant – Hybrid to join a fast-moving team, excellent training and development. You will be responsible for preparing and analysing commercial data and market trends. Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring the required shipment dates are met. Supporting the Category Manager to deliver a pipeline of new products for customer selection. maintaining required administration accurately and completely. A passion for all things Homeware / Textiles and excellent organisational skills would be beneficial, including knowledge of critical path management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial experience looking to develope their career Benefits: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office a week. Responsibilities • Understand what the competition are selling / pricing structures / marketing for given product areas., • Spot and development new products sales opportunities., • Samples management required for customer meetings., • Costing for new factory designs, • Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch., • Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms, • Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agreeing an action plan., • Work with the Technical team to highlight any potential issues. Track these through development to resolve., • Communicate across various departments to ensure we are hitting key dates on critical path., • Ensuring all our live lines costing sheets is correct and up to date and corresponds with their online system. Each Season adding new and removing discontinued lines ready for the following seasons negotiations., • Updating development documents, • Creating initial PowerPoints to send out to internally/ customers., • Liaise with Merchandising / Stock Control for on time vs delayed deliveries and updating customer information accordingly., • Liaise with Technical on new products, new factories, and quality issues. Key Skills • Advanced excel skills required and ability to work with mass data., • Ability to communicate with Customers and Suppliers on Teams calls and face to face meetings., • Ability and the confidence to produce and present Power points internally and externally., • Attention to detail is critical as dealing with large amounts of data.

We are committed to delivering exceptional design solutions to our clients. Our team is our greatest asset, and we are now looking for a talented and experienced Senior Designer to join us on our exciting journey. You will be working with a great bunch of creative designers – our Design Director will be your immediate line manager, and you will work closely with the wider studio, our Creative Director, as well as the rest of the Spark team. The Role: As Senior Designer, you will play an important role in shaping and delivering high-quality creative work across a variety of client projects. Reporting to the Design Director and working closely with the wider studio, Creative Director and broader Spark team, you will help uphold creative standards, contribute strong design thinking and support the continued growth of the studio. Skills & Requirements • Excellent design craft and creativity, with the ability to produce high quality work across a range of briefs, • Previous experience as a brand designer, creating brands from initial territory development through to roll-out, • Ability to interpret written and verbal briefs from clients and colleagues and turn them into effective, visually engaging design solutions, • Strong skills in Figma, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as experience with After Effects and AI image generation tools, • Ability to deliver design work across a wide range of outputs, including websites, campaigns, magazines, posters, animations, packaging, exhibitions, displays, corporate communications and visual identity systems, • Take ownership of quality control across design work and help uphold creative standards across the studio, • Mentor members of the studio team, helping to identify skill gaps and support their development, • Represent the creative team in pitches, new business activity, client meetings and events, presenting ideas and creative work confidently to clients and the client services team, • Work closely with other senior managers to improve efficiency, quality and creative output across the agency, • Encourage creative innovation within the business and stay ahead of relevant trends, • Estimate project timings and support the preparation of client quotes, • Support award submissions alongside other senior team members, • Oversee the organisation and housekeeping of design-related files, systems and server management, • Promote Spark culture and lead by example, • Help identify and attract suitable new talent, including permanent hires, freelance partners and work experience placements, • Minimum 4 Years’ Agency Experience: You should have at least 3 years’ experience working in an agency environment., • Creative Excellence: You bring a high level of design craft, creativity and attention to detail, with a clear understanding of what makes work feel strong, effective and well resolved., • Brand Design Experience: You have experience creating and developing brands from early creative territory through to rollout, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and visual impact., • Contemporary Design Awareness: You have a strong awareness of visual culture, design trends and evolving creative standards, and use this to keep your work fresh and relevant., • Collaborative Approach: You work well with others, communicate clearly and enjoy being part of a close-knit creative team., • Positive and Proactive Mindset: You bring energy, initiative and a willingness to get stuck in, while taking pride in your work and the role you play in the wider studio., • Competitive salary (35k – 43k DOE), • Yearly bonus based on agency profits, • Flexible working between home and office, • Pension contribution of 3%, • Training days, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Birthday off paid, • 2 wellness days per year, • Monthly team socials

A global leader in sustainable packaging is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager to spearhead their digital agenda across the EMEA region. In this role, you will develop and implement integrated digital marketing strategies to generate leads and support growth targets. Ideal candidates will possess s

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You will work closely with clients, managing projects in video content production and packaging design.

We’re seeking a commercially driven and forward-thinking Senior Product Manager to lead our growth into new technology-enabled service areas, with a primary focus on voice, telephony, and communications solutions. Assist driving go-to-market planning, product packaging, and commercial modelling fo

A packaging company in the Manchester area seeks a Finance Manager with at least 5 years of experience and expertise in UK GAAP/IFRS.

A marketing agency in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Account Manager to oversee client relationships and project delivery. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in agency account management, focusing on video production and packaging design.

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-known food and beverage sector manufacturer in Greater Manchester.

A global leader in packaging solutions is seeking a Data Manager to shape data governance and integration strategies. This hands-on position involves developing a robust data strategy and overseeing data quality, compliance, and architecture. Candidates should have proven data management experience,

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Manchester. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in the packaging or automation industry and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading global provider of climatic packaging solutions for an experienced Business Development Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business supplying high-quality barrier foil packaging to industrial customers worldwide. This is a BDM role focused on driving new business, developing long-term client relationships, and delivering consultative, technical sales solutions across the UK, with occasional international travel. Key Responsibilities: • Identify, target, and win new business across industrial and manufacturing sectors, • Carry out prospecting activity including cold calling, outreach, and structured follow-ups, • Manage and grow a defined UK territory with a strong new business focus, • Conduct face-to-face meetings, site visits, and technical discussions with clients, • Deliver consultative sales solutions based on customer requirements, • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, • Manage the full sales cycle including pricing, negotiation, and commercial agreements, • Work towards and consistently achieve sales targets and KPIs, • Represent the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events, • Maintain accurate CRM records and provide market and competitor insight What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience in B2B business development or field sales, • Background in industrial, manufacturing, or technical sales (packaging experience advantageous), • Strong track record of generating new business and exceeding targets, • Confident in a field-based role with regular travel, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, • Commercially minded, self-motivated, and results-driven, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Comfortable working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK and internationally What’s on Offer: • Salary up to £45,000 + bonus and benefits, • Opportunity to join a growing, market-leading global business, • Field-based autonomy with support from a collaborative sales team, • Exposure to international markets and industry events, • Clear opportunities for career development and progression To Apply: Contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment

Beauty Buyer | Manchester | Cosmetics | £45,000 - £55,000 This role is for someone who is: Commercially switched-on - you think margin, mix, and momentum Entrepreneurial - you treat your categories like your own business Decisive - you're not afraid to make the call Curious & trend-driven - you live and breathe beauty & cosmetics Hands-on - you get stuck in and make things happen What We're Looking For: This isn't a 'safe' buying role. This is for a savvy, commercially driven, get-it-done Buyer who wants to build something brilliant. Experience in Buying or Category Management (beauty is ideal, but not essential) A deep passion for beauty, cosmetics, trends and consumer behaviour Strong commercial instinct! you get what sells and why Confidence to make decisions and own your numbers Experience working closely with Merchandising and cross-functional teams Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action Organised, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment The Role: We're looking for a commercially sharp, trend-obsessed Buyer / Category Manager to take ownership of a fast-growing beauty brand all of their categories. You won't be formulating products or designing packaging as their expert NPD team has that covered. Instead, your superpower & focus is all about turning great products into commercial success. You'll sit at the heart of it all, working hand-in-hand with product developers to shape a balanced, high-performing range. You'll know when to back a hero, when to test newness, and how to build a pricing architecture that just works, for the brand, the customer, and the market. If you're the kind of Buyer who can spot a gap before anyone else, react to trends in real-time, and isn't afraid to make bold calls keep reading! As the Buyer, you will: Build and evolve beauty ranges that delivers on both hype and profitability Create the perfect mix of hero products, newness and innovation Work closely with NPD to shape commercially viable, winning products Build smart pricing architectures that maximise margin while staying competitive Constantly scan the market for trends and competitor movements Partner with Merchandising to forecast, plan and optimise stock across retail, ecom and wholesale Confidently trade your categories; spotting risks, chase winners, cancel underperformers Make informed, data-led decisions using history, trend, demand and gut instinct Manage stock flow like a pro; phasing, scaling, protecting margin at every step Balance the needs of direct channels and key wholesale partnersBuild strong supplier relationships and negotiate like a pro Own all costs, margins, pricing, capacity plans, lead-times, and promotional strategy Ensure launches land on time, on brand, and ready to sell BH35887 TPBN1_UKTJ

Operations Management role based in Manchester. Working for a well established, fast paced manufacturing company. Client Details Our client is a well established, global manufacturing company based in Manchester. Description The principal focus of the role will be managing the large scale production and operations function. The position will be responsible for managing the Health & Safety standards and driving through Safety standards/culture and behavioural change. Responsibility will include line management of Production staff as well as maintaining sound employee relations. The role will involve regular liaison with the Technical & Quality functions to ensure that the necessary high standards of quality are met and exceed customer expectations, and all accreditation standards. Full site manufacturing operations leadership including: Ownership of All production output activities Ensure daily workflow will achieve production schedules and dispatch deadlines. Lead continuous improvement activities in operations to deliver improvements in productivity, reduction in waste, and quality Ensure the skills development of all operational employees to ensure they possess the correct skill levels to perform in the role and meet the targets of the business. Ensure shop floor data information is completed, on time, and accurate. Manage production staff holidays and shift cover and all operations Hold daily team meetings and ensure good employee communication, training, safety, and absence management, ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures. Deliver objectives as set by the Managing Director to support business growth. Work with the QA & Technical function to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained, initiating corrective actions where required Responsibility for the Environmental Agency, packaging waste, and CCA reporting. Liaise with the sales team on new business opportunities and product development Profile Proven Manager and leader of a manufacturing operations team in a fast paced production environment Able to drive performance with a strong sense of urgency, in a demanding customer-focused environment. Currently a successful operations manager in a manufacturing environment Excellent communicator with Great attention to detail Organised and calm under pressure Friendly, approachable, and flexible - a team player Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can-do" attitude Leads by example, but effective delegator. Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience relevant to this role are advantageous. Proven experience in managing production teams Organizational and leadership skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Experience in running extrusion and/or conversion equipment Computer literacy would be helpful, but training will be givenJob Offer £75,000 to £85,000 plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits

Axon Moore are working with a fast-growing, FCA-regulated finance provider within the leisure sector. With strong growth and ambitious plans, the business is expanding its commercial team and is seeking a driven Internal Sales Executive to support revenue generation and pipeline conversion. This is a commercially focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys converting opportunities into completed business. The Role Working closely with the National Sales Manager, you will take ownership of active deals, ensuring opportunities progress efficiently from initial enquiry through to completion. The role combines pipeline management, outbound sales activity, and relationship building, with a clear focus on achieving results. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and progress live opportunities, driving deals through to completion Maintain and prioritise a structured pipeline to maximise conversion rates Build strong relationships with customers and broker partners via phone and email Support the structuring and packaging of finance agreements Assist with onboarding new partners, ensuring a smooth and compliant process Ensure all activity aligns with FCA requirements and Treating Customers Fairly principles Experience and Skills Experience within motor finance, leisure finance, consumer credit, or a related financial services sector Background in a phone-based sales, internal sales, or deal-focused role Proven ability to work toward and achieve targets or KPIs Strong communication skills with the ability to balance relationship management and commercial focus Understanding of regulated environments and compliance standards is advantageous We need someone who is: Commercially driven and target-oriented Confident communicator, particularly over the phone Organised with strong attention to detail Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities Collaborative and team-focused Motivated by growth and career development This is an opportunity to join a high-growth financial services business in a role where you will have direct impact on revenue and performance. The position offers a blend of sales, relationship management, and deal execution within a supportive and ambitious team. INDBSO

Our client, a global manufacturer who is renowned for its well-known household brands, is currently on the look-out for a Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical bias to join their team. They pride themselves on being amongst the best in the industry and they are currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to contribute to their ongoing success. We are looking for someone who is confident in taking ownership of their work, demonstrating accountability and responsibility on site. A proactive approach, positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a team are essential for success in this role. Job details: • Ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance duties are carried out across the site., • Be the first point of contact when breakdowns occur. Diagnose and resolve issues promptly to minimise downtime., • Identify and support initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement., • Collaborate with other maintenance team members to co-ordinate repairs and maintenance activities., • Liaise with the Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support. Qualifications / Experience: • Engineering skills obtained by a time served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3), • Previous experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment (Essential)., • Strong Electrical maintenance fault-finding capabilities., • Basic PLC fault-finding experience., • Familiar with packaging lines, drives, conveyors, rotating machinery, pumping equipment and valves., • Competent in safe working procedures. What’s on offer: • Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights), • Salary: £53,600 (annual pay review), • Overtime available at time and a half, • Holiday allowance - 24 days, • Pension contribution - Matched up to 8%, • Private Medical Insurance, • Employee of the month rewards, • Free company products, • On site parking, • Training and up-skilling opportunities Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to work in the UK

Business Development Manager Manchester office with UK wide travel Competitive salary + Uncapped commission - Please get in touch for more details Pension, Life Assurance, Sales Bonus, Pool Car, Holidays Profile I am working with a specialist manufacturer with a global customer base. The business is growing and looking for an experienced Sales Professional to join the sales team. You will need to be skilled at winning new business, managing & developing accounts and possess a strong enthusiasm for solution-based selling. You will be working with a packaging product so any background or interest in this area will be highly advantageous. Role Description * Increase market share across the UK market for the business, end users, OEM's, managing sales pipeline and tenders * To be successful you will need to adopt a methodical approach, identifying key prospects, building relationships with key customer stakeholders * You will know what it takes to get products specified and will be a solutions provider for customers. Utilising key internal resources and collaborating with key stakeholders * Win in key projects - specified on major UK projects where greatest revenue potential exists. But also manage smaller, quicker win projects Skills and Qualifications Business Development experience, must be well versed with winning new business Sales and/or business development experience within a solutions led B2B environment - within a manufacturing sense. Ideally packaging or similar Key Account management experience Project Management experience - ability to manage sales opportunities through the pipeline through to delivery (multiple stakeholders and both short/long sales cycles) Strong Networking and Relationship building - internal and external stakeholders Diary management, managing visits, and customer meetings effectively Target driven, great upside with uncapped commission but must be a self-starterCompany Information As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market. In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. Please click the link to apply If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

We're not just another manufacturer - we're proud to design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects. We're now seeking a strategic, driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our precision-engineered products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function within a growing, innovative business - where your ideas will have a direct impact on performance, profitability, and future growth. As Purchasing Manager, typical responsibilities will be to: - Lead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships - negotiating terms and ensuring top-tier performance. Lead and develop a team of three. Forecast market trends, pricing, and demand to drive smart, data-led decisions. Optimise stock levels, streamline inventory systems, and ensure seamless material flow across production. Collaborate with Sales and Finance to balance cost, quality, and availability across the business. Identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.The Purchasing Manager will be commercially sharp, strategically focused, and ready to lead from the front. You will know what great looks like in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and thrive on creating value through smart procurement and supplier excellence. The successful candidate will: - Have experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing - aerospace experience is a strong advantage. Be experienced in vendor management and supplier performance improvement. Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills. Have MCIPS or be working towards. Have experience implementing systems that improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.On offer: - 4-day working week - because productivity and work-life balance can go hand in hand. Salary to £60,000 Company car 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays - increasing by 3 days with service Excellent matched pension scheme Health & wellbeing initiatives Continuous professional development & support for MCIPS Flexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to one week)Interested? To apply for this opportunity please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

We have an opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join our team in Salford on a 1 year Fixed term basis. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the merchandiser will liase with offshore suppliers, factories and customers to manage the critical path ensuring all products meet the delivery dates while maintaining the quality and safety standards required. Responsibilities Manage Customer and Licensor approvals to meet critical path. Check lab dips/strike offs and bulk fabric submissions and manage customer approval Raise orders on the internal system and notify country offices / factories as required. Input data into the internal Order Management system to provide up to date and accurate information for the production and warehousing teams to work from Complete customer packaging requirements and order photographic samples with factories Liaise with the Licensing coordinator regarding the development and approval of licensor packaging. Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and ensure customer contracts match our PO/SO Arrange and lead customer pre-production meetings Be responsible (along with Technical team) for Gold Seal checking procedure and authorizing shipment of goods Co-ordinate the checking and approval of invoices and packing lists and giving the authorization to accounts for payment. Work alongside the warehouse team to ensure on time delivery of goods to the customer. Meetings with the customer as per agreement with the Account Manager. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility. Any other duties deemed necessary by management. Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security. Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a staff kitchen, where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. Requirements Essential Previous Import Merchandising experience. Proficiency in a range of software, including MS Office Suite. Ability to see a full colour range (required for checking lab dips) Desirable Degree or equivalent in Industry related field. Working with licensors, or character wear Previous experience of working within the fashion or textiles industry, ideally in childrenswear. Clean current driving license (for attending customer visits) About The Cooneen Group Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting

Beauty Buyer | Manchester | Cosmetics | £45,000 - £55,000 This role is for someone who is: Commercially switched-on - you think margin, mix, and momentum Entrepreneurial - you treat your categories like your own business Decisive - you're not afraid to make the call Curious & trend-driven - you live and breathe beauty & cosmetics Hands-on - you get stuck in and make things happen What We're Looking For: This isn't a "safe" buying role. This is for a savvy, commercially driven, get-it-done Buyer who wants to build something brilliant. Experience in Buying or Category Management (beauty is ideal, but not essential) A deep passion for beauty, cosmetics, trends and consumer behaviour Strong commercial instinct! you get what sells and why Confidence to make decisions and own your numbers Experience working closely with Merchandising and cross-functional teams Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action Organised, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environmentThe Role: We're looking for a commercially sharp, trend-obsessed Buyer / Category Manager to take ownership of a fast-growing beauty brand all of their categories. You won't be formulating products or designing packaging as their expert NPD team has that covered. Instead, your superpower & focus is all about turning great products into commercial success. You'll sit at the heart of it all, working hand-in-hand with product developers to shape a balanced, high-performing range. You'll know when to back a hero, when to test newness, and how to build a pricing architecture that just works, for the brand, the customer, and the market. If you're the kind of Buyer who can spot a gap before anyone else, react to trends in real-time, and isn't afraid to make bold calls… keep reading! As the Buyer, you will: Build and evolve beauty ranges that delivers on both hype and profitability Create the perfect mix of hero products, newness and innovation Work closely with NPD to shape commercially viable, winning products Build smart pricing architectures that maximise margin while staying competitive Constantly scan the market for trends and competitor movements Partner with Merchandising to forecast, plan and optimise stock across retail, ecom and wholesale Confidently trade your categories; spotting risks, chase winners, cancel underperformers Make informed, data-led decisions using history, trend, demand and gut instinct Manage stock flow like a pro; phasing, scaling, protecting margin at every step Balance the needs of direct channels and key wholesale partnersBuild strong supplier relationships and negotiate like a pro Own all costs, margins, pricing, capacity plans, lead-times, and promotional strategy Ensure launches land on time, on brand, and ready to sellBH35887

Job Description: Our client, a global manufacturer who is renowned for its well-known household brands, is currently on the look-out for a Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical bias to join their team. They pride themselves on being amongst the best in the industry and they are currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to contribute to their ongoing success. We are looking for someone who is confident in taking ownership of their work, demonstrating accountability and responsibility on site. A proactive approach, positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a team are essential for success in this role. Job details: * Ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance duties are carried out across the site. * Be the first point of contact when breakdowns occur. Diagnose and resolve issues promptly to minimise downtime. * Identify and support initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement. * Collaborate with other maintenance team members to co-ordinate repairs and maintenance activities. * Liaise with the Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support. Qualifications / Experience: * Engineering skills obtained by a time served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) * Previous experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment (Essential). * Strong Mechanical maintenance fault-finding capabilities. * Basic PLC fault-finding experience. * Familiar with packaging lines, drives, conveyors, rotating machinery, pumping equipment and valves. * Familiar with pneumatically and hydraulically controlled systems. * Competent in safe working procedures. What’s on offer: * Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) * Salary: £53,600 (annual pay review) * Overtime available at time and a half * Holiday allowance - 24 days * Pension contribution - Matched up to 8% * Private Medical Insurance * Employee of the month rewards * Free company products * On site parking * Training and up-skilling opportunities Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to work in the UK

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