Job description
<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p data-start="378" data-end="844"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Join Holland & Barrett as we continue our global expansion and redefine wellness for millions of customers worldwide. We're looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Assistant Sourcing Manager to help shape and execute our global sourcing strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of product innovation, partnering with international suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver quality, cost-effective, and compliant Own Brand products.</span></p><p data-start="846" data-end="1009"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">If you're passionate about supply chain, eager to grow your strategic sourcing skills, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li data-start="1048" data-end="1149">Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned to category and business goals</li><li data-start="1152" data-end="1228">Lead or contribute to tender (RFI/RFQ) processes and supplier negotiations</li><li data-start="1231" data-end="1300">Analyse cost models and support total cost of ownership evaluations</li><li data-start="1303" data-end="1372">Manage supplier onboarding, relationships, and compliance processes</li><li data-start="1375" data-end="1446">Monitor supplier KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives</li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1540">Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain and Quality teams on project execution</li><li data-start="1543" data-end="1624">Maintain accurate sourcing data and generate reports to support decision-making</li><li data-start="1627" data-end="1696">Proactively identify supply risks and propose mitigation strategies</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location: This role is based in Nuneaton on a hybrid basis - 2 office days per week</strong></span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Key Requirements:</strong> </span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (supply chain management, strategic sourcing, business) or equivalent experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with demonstrated responsibility for managing supplier relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in tender processes, supplier negotiations, and cost management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of procurement systems (ERP or other sourcing platforms) and familiarity with lean sourcing practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven project management abilities, capable of juggling multiple projects and ensuring timely execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly product development, supply chain, or quality control</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.</span> </span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proficiency in Excel and procurement management systems, with strong analytical skills to support cost analysis and reporting.</span></li></ul><p> </p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Our Benefits</strong> for this role include, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">H&B Employee Discount - 25%</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Pension company contribution</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And many more!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><em><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. </span><br></em></span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland & Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s). </em></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>#LI-HYBRID #LI-JK2</em></span></span></p></div></div>
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