NPD/NPI Project Manager — Food Innovation & Launch

TalentPool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPool represents a well-known and highly innovative food business in the UK, seeking an experienced NPD/NPI Project Manager in London to drive new product development from concept to launch, while building strong supplier relationships and coordinating with internal teams.

You will balance hands-on project management with commercial decision-making, negotiating with suppliers and guiding cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and viable products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading NPD/NPI projects from concept to launch in FMCG.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple timelines.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage costs and margins.
• Excellent stakeholder management across Sales, Procurement, Technical and Operations.
• Commercial acumen with awareness of pricing and product costings.
• Experience in fast-paced, innovative FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD and NPI projects from concept through to commercial launch.
• Build and manage strong, long-term relationships with food suppliers and manufacturers.
• Lead supplier negotiations, product costing and commercial discussions to deliver value.
• Manage project timelines, critical paths and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate product development and launches with Sales, Procurement, Technical and Operations.
• Identify new product opportunities, supplier capabilities and market trends to support innovation.

Skills

NPD

NPI

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Commercial negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Food FMCG knowledge

Job description

TalentPool represents a well-known and highly innovative food business in the UK, seeking an experienced NPD/NPI Project Manager in London to drive new product development from concept to launch, while building strong supplier relationships and coordinating with internal teams.

You will balance hands-on project management with commercial decision-making, negotiating with suppliers and guiding cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and viable products.