NPD Project Manager

Company: Alexander Steele Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Alexander Steele Recruitment have partnered with a leading food manufacturing business to find a Co-Manufacturing Project Manager to join their growing operations team in the UK.

This is a high-visibility, business-building role where you will own co-manufacturing projects end to end from business case development, through contract negotiation, delivery and ongoing account management

Responsibilities

Build and present business cases to internal stakeholders and customers, outlining timelines, CAPEX, financials and commercial terms

Negotiate contract terms with major brand partners

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress against agreed baselines

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, supply chain, quality, finance and legal.

Manage relationships with co-manufacturing partners and brand customers at a senior level

Monitor KPIs, identify risks early and drive resolution

Requirement

3–5+ years of project management experience within food manufacturing or FMCG

Proven background in co-manufacturing, co-packing or contract manufacturing

Strong commercial and financial acumen, experience building business cases and negotiating contracts

Excellent stakeholder management skills at a senior level

A degree in Engineering, Food Technology or a related discipline is preferred

What’s on Offer

£55,000 – £60,000 base salary Bonus

High growth environment with real scope to expand the team

Direct exposure to major multinational food brands

A business genuinely investing in its Co-Manufacturing function

Posted: June 20th, 2026