Product Manager Food UK

Are you a commercially driven individual with a passion for success?

Operationally reporting to the UK Team Leader and functionally to the Group Product Food Manager, the role will require working across the relevant business areas, working with stakeholders in developing a local and global purchasing strategy and delivery plan. The role will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of current procurement agreements, working closely with partners in developing the assortment to the benefit of customers and R&F.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the strategic development of food purchasing across the UK business whilst integrating with the group strategic plan
• Responsible for ensuring best value in line with brand according to the category
• Ensure all contracts are in place to obtain best terms and preserve supply
• Work with Internal and External customers to ensure maximum revenue potential across all activities
• To consolidate the number of SKUs where possible to drive purchasing efficiencies whilst being flexible enough to quickly adapt to new trends
• Work closely with OBS support team
• To support our own and our customers Food Safety activities
• Responsible for regular supplier reviews
• To provide structure and ensure products are available as required in a timely manner

What you will experience
Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favorite places.

This role operates within R&F Travel Retail – a division of Stena Line – acting as the purchasing partner for Stena Line as well as other organizations outside the Stena Line group of companies. Founded in 1979, R&F has more than 40 years of experience of travel retail, supplying airports, ferries and embassies in Northern Europe with a wide range of products such as perfumes, confectionary, spirits, fashion and food.

Who you are

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. In our employees we like to see use of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm within all aspects of their position. You are open to new challenges, have a positive outlook, and an ability to connect with people. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with the F&B and or Hospitality sector with strong fiscal skills and a proven track record of achieving organic growth in a high volume, multi-site F&B environments.
• A sound understanding of the drivers that affect profit & loss, and a proven ability in the sustained delivery of best practice.
• An articulate communicator and team leader – facilitative, approachable and empowering, with strong relationship skills, good intellect and the presence and determination to influence and succeed at all levels
• A demonstrable ability to lead and motivate teams that exceed customer expectations and deliver sustainable high performance.

Interested? 

This is a full-time, permanent position based in the North West within our R&F Travel Retail organization. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 21st May, 2023. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Rebecca Small, Talent Acquisition Partner, rebecca.small@stenaline.com. 

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.