Interim Sourcing NPD & Project Manager

The Silver Spoon Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Project Manager for a 3-month Fixed-Term Contract. This role is crucial for delivering high-priority projects that align with the company's growth strategy. You will lead the coordination of fast-moving projects, including product launches and regulatory updates, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact and gain exposure to various categories and teams within the organization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong track record in project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Stage and Gate processes.
• Experience in fast-paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of high-priority projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

FMCG Experience

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Job description

As brand leader, the Silver Spoon Company is the first choice for everyone’s baking and sweetening needs with an extensive range of baking brands, sugars, sweeteners, and treats. Part of Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group, Silver Spoon is a name you can trust, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our products.

To find out more about The Silver Spoon Company, please visit our website: www.silverspoon.co.uk

Our Business

Here at The Silver Spoon Company, we are more than just sugar. We have an exciting portfolio of brands supporting the Home Baking, Sweetening & Treats categories, with a vision to become the true home of home baking in the eyes of our customers and consumers. This role will be key in supporting our Supply Team in achieving this vision.

As an inclusive employer, we strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their best self to work and be supported to succeed, so we can all celebrate a successful, growing business together.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to join The Silver Spoon Company on an initial 3-month Fixed-Term Contract. This role is vital for delivering high-priority, short-term projects that support our growth strategy, improve efficiency, and drive profitability across our product portfolio. Working within the Procurement team, you will lead the coordination and delivery of fast-moving projects through our Stage and Gate process. These include product extensions, seasonal launches, updates to flour regulations involving suppliers, and the development and cost optimization of seasonal flavored icings in collaboration with the Brand team. You’ll also support launches of new and seasonal dessert flavors for Askeys, contribute to signature sauces development, and manage packaging or artwork updates as needed. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Brand, Technical, Supply Chain, and Compliance, and build effective partnerships with suppliers. Your contribution will be essential in ensuring these objectives are delivered efficiently, on time, and with commercial impact.

The Candidate

You will be a capable and proactive Project Manager with a strong understanding of Stage and Gate processes and experience delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments. Your ability to drive projects forward, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage competing priorities will be essential.

We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a hands-on role. You should be confident navigating short timelines and tight deadlines, and able to adapt your style to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Experience in FMCG or procurement-led project work is highly desirable.

This 3-month contract offers a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact by delivering projects that are key to our short-term strategy—while gaining exposure to a wide range of categories and teams within the business.