NPD Project Developer (Food)

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Are you a foodie with a knack for project management?
Our client, a leading supplier of value-added protein products to the retail, foodservice, and B2B channels, is looking for a driven NPD Project Developer to join their expanding innovation team.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the engine behind end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects—taking them from initial concept to a successful launch on supermarket shelves.
This is a high-impact role involving direct collaboration with 3rd party suppliers and major UK customers including retailers, food service providers and B2B manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Execution: Plan and execute projects across a diverse supplier and customer base, ensuring "on time, in full" delivery.
* Critical Paths: Establish and manage critical paths, assessing customer timelines against ingredient and packaging capacities.
* Factory Trials: Arrange and attend trials across the UK, EU, and internationally to ensure seamless full-scale production.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation, including trial results, QAS, development sheets, and specification writing.
* Sample Management: Oversee all aspects of sample preparation, storage, and submission to customers.
* Market Insight: Conduct supermarket visits to benchmark against competitors and identify new trends.
The Candidate
* Experience: 2–5 years...
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Location:
Elstree
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 /annum bonus, pension, private medical
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Research, Academia & Science

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