Packed Transport Manager (12 month FTC) in Northwich

Application Deadline: 28 March 2026

Department: Procurement

Location: Natrium House - Northwich, Cheshire

Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 / year

Description: Founded in science, deep rooted in values and driven forward by our amazing people, here at Tata Chemicals Europe, the UK’s only manufacturer of Sodium Bicarbonate and leading manufacturer of food and pharmaceutical grade salt, we’re committed to delivering premium products with excellent customer service, whilst also caring for our local community and environment. As we transition from our commodity chemicals history towards an increasingly higher end, regulated food and pharma ingredients business, we have an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be part of our journey!

What will I be doing?

• Responsible for the contract management of all Packed Transport vendors, ensuring that a best-in-class service is delivered, that is compliant and cost competitive.
• Manage all Packed Transport providers to ensure consistent delivery of best‐in‐class performance.
• Lead periodic tendering of work packages to maintain cost competitiveness and ensure value for the services procured.
• Conduct audits of transport providers, including detailed reviews of export documentation, to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Analyse transport and cost‐related data to evaluate charging mechanisms and identify excess or avoidable charges, such as demurrage.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly KPI reports to internal stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of performance and areas for improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely setup of Transport Provider data and pricing within the ERP system (SAP).
• Work proactively with Transport Providers and internal stakeholders to identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for reducing overall service costs.
• Review and validate Transport Provider invoices to ensure alignment with contracted services, including coordination with the Customer Services team on any additional or disputed charges.
• Manage day‐to‐day interactions with Transport Providers, resolving operational issues promptly and overseeing escalation processes where required.

What kind of person are we looking for?

To be a stand out applicant you will have 3-4 years experience in a similar role and have experience of working on transport contracts in excess of 2 million pounds. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys working with detail, who is curious and constantly looking for areas to improve. Our application process includes several questions on topics that are key to this role, so if what you have read so far sounds like you, then go ahead and apply, we would love to hear from you.

What’s on offer?

• 37 days holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Roll over of up to 5 days and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme.
• An additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a good cause in the local community.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Excellent contributory Pension scheme up to 9% company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare cash back scheme.
• After an initial settling in period of 3 months, employees can apply to work from home for up to 40% of their contractual working hours where this can fit around business needs and in person meetings.