Product development manager Work, Jobs in Golborne, Eng (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
7d
Product Line Engineering Manager UK
Triumph Group, Inc. —Deeside
- No degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
Principal Consulting Product Manager
Waters Corporation —Wilmslow
- £86,500 - £144,500 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Product management
Brand Manager
Kingsland Drinks —Irlam
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Product Manager
Bupa —Salford
- From £58,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Financial services
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Product Lead
Vix Technology —Manchester
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Product management
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Sustainable Compliance
Sustainable Energy First —Fulwood
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Travel
Quick apply
6d
Professional Partnerships Manager
ISOCLEAN —Salford
- From £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Employee discount
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3d
Group Product Manager
Xplor —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Software development
- Agile
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1d
Head of Building Systems Innovation
Alutecs Building Systems Ltd. —Liverpool
- £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- Construction experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
2d
Agile Delivery Manager
Chemist4U —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Store discount
Packaging Development Manager
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Hardware Team Leader
Unipart —Stockport
- Up to £66,475 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Presentation skills
Quick apply
14d
Technical Account Manager
Interact Software —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- ERP systems
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Commercial Technical Manager (Western UK Counties / Remote)
FMC Agro Limited —Deeside
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
Account Manager
Causeway Technologies —Birkenhead
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Key Account Manager (Brand & Retail Brands)
Essity —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Business
- Marketing
7d
Advertising Partnerships Manager | Lookfantastic
THG —Manchester
- Seasonal
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Design Manager - MP Activewear
THG —Manchester
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Sage
CIPS
Procurement
Purchasing
IT
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

About us

At VetPlus, we believe that every pet deserves the best possible care. That’s why, for over 30 years, we have been dedicated to developing high-quality veterinary nutraceuticals that support pet health and wellbeing. As part of the Tangerine Group, we are The Global Leader in veterinary nutraceuticals, delivering innovative solutions to vets in over 50 countries worldwide, with seven wholly owned subsidiaries. Our success is built on strong relationships, exceptional service, and an ongoing commitment to excellence which continues to drive double digit growth and exceptional operating margins.

About the Role

Up to 65k Dependent on experience

We’re looking for a strategic, proactive Purchasing Manager to take ownership of our end‑to‑end purchasing function and play a key role in supporting our continued growth. You will be working closely with Production, Warehouse, R&D, Finance, and Quality teams. Driving an effective purchasing strategy, you will strengthening supplier relationships, ensuring we deliver the best product at the best value, every time. You will be responsible for a £15m spend across direct categories with over 200 raw materials and 2000 packaging SKU’s globally sourced.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly analytical, commercially savvy, and passionate about building a best‑in‑class procurement operation in a rapidly growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Our Purchasing Strategy

Develop and deliver a purchasing strategy aligned to business growth plans.
Create an annual purchasing plan optimising direct and indirect spend balancing quality, cost, and lead times.
Build strong strategic supplier relationships, ensuring at least two approved suppliers for every product to minimise risk.

Drive Operational Excellence

Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
Ensure new suppliers are selected, vetted and set up correctly.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and wider conditions to secure best‑value agreements.
Maintain contracts for all key suppliers and ensure compliance with company terms and conditions.

Support Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Work with R&D on new product development to source raw materials effectively and ensure continuity of supply.
Deliver year‑on‑year improvements on KPIs including invoice disputes, supplier defect rates, purchase price variance, and procurement ROI.
Support capital project development through robust sourcing and negotiation.

Optimise Stock, Supply Chain and Costs

Manage stock levels to maximise cash and optimise working capital.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, avoiding disruptions to manufacturing.
Lead ongoing price reduction initiatives and improve supplier terms, including extending payment terms and securing delivered pricing.
Develop and maintain effective “Just in Time” programmes with major suppliers.

Broaden Our Supplier Landscape

Attend conferences, trade shows and supplier meetings to identify new partners and opportunities.
Produce reporting and analytics for senior management.
Occasionally visit suppliers and other company sites as needed.

About You

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role.
Strong knowledge of Sage Line 200.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
Highly organised with brilliant time‑management.
Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Ideally You Will Also Have

A degree in Business or Management.
CIPS qualification (or studying towards it).

Personal Qualities

Quick learner with a proactive approach.
Self‑motivated and adaptable.
Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.
Committed to integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a central role in shaping our purchasing strategy and supplier network at a time of exciting growth. This is a high‑impact position where your ideas and decisions genuinely make a difference across the entire business.

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product development manager jobs in golborne, eng

Group Purchasing Manager

Product Line Engineering Manager UK

Principal Consulting Product Manager

Brand Manager

Product Manager

Product Lead

Head of Sustainable Compliance

Professional Partnerships Manager

Group Product Manager

Head of Building Systems Innovation

Agile Delivery Manager

Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh

Packaging Development Manager

Hardware Team Leader

Technical Account Manager

Commercial Technical Manager (Western UK Counties / Remote)

Account Manager

Key Account Manager (Brand & Retail Brands)

Advertising Partnerships Manager | Lookfantastic

Design Manager - MP Activewear

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