Anne Corder Recruitment is partnering with a well-established UK business to recruit a Portfolio Lead to manage a portfolio on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role will suit someone commercially minded who enjoys owning a product portfolio end-to-end, working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to drive performance, innovation, and growth.
The Role:
Lead and manage a defined retail product portfolio
Own portfolio strategy, supplier relationships, and pricing negotiations
Manage new product development and product lifecycle activity
Support product launches and commercialisation with customers
Track market trends, competitor activity, and benchmarking
Work cross-functionally with sales, technical, marketing, and supply teams
Support tenders, reporting, and portfolio roadmaps
About You:
Experience in portfolio, category, or product management
Strong commercial and supplier negotiation skills
Confident working with multiple stakeholders
Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects
Background in FMCG, retail, or similar product-led environments preferred
What’s on Offer:
12-month maternity cover contract
Hybrid working
High-visibility role with real portfolio ownership
Immediate impact opportunity within a growing business
If you’re looking for a hands-on portfolio role where you can make a tangible impact during a fixed-term assignment, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re looking for a hands-on portfolio role where you can make a tangible impact during a fixed-term assignment, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a visible, wide-reaching procurement position within a respected, values-driven business. You’ll work across trusted brands, established supplier networks, and an experienced internal team all while helping shape category direction during a period of maternity cover.
If you’re commercially savvy, supplier-focused, and ready for a challenge we’d love to hear from you.
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Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK