We are delighted to share that we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager in the Beers, Wines and Spirits category. As the guardian of our stringent quality & safety policies and standard, you will ensure our products are safe, legal and responsibly sourced, through proactive management of our suppliers and supply chains. You will be responsible for

Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
Managing and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
Managing the delivery our our health and responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements.
Managing risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks).
Playing an active role in the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
Driving & developing supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress. I do this by having Joint Quality Plans (JQPs) in place with all relevant suppliers.
Responding to complaints and incidents quickly and effectively, ensuring stakeholders are aware and relevant action is taken to protect customers and Tesco.
I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.
Developing and coaching my direct reports and supporting them to be their best.
Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn\'t right.

Supplier & stakeholder management, with strong influencing, communication and presentation skills.
Project, critical path and risk management, across complex, end-to-end supply chains.
Strong product and manufacturing knowledge, ensuring delivery of safe, legal and responsibly sourced products.
Data analysis and sound decision-making to manage quality, risk and performance.
Relevant industry experience and qualifications, ideally within food/GNF.
People management experience (where applicable).
Strong IT and systems capability., Disability Confident

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

1 Part time Product Management jobs in St Albans