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.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
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