<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><h2 data-section-id="xsdi01" data-start="51" data-end="86"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Location &amp; working arrangement</span></h2><p data-start="87" data-end="125"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Nuneaton, UK | Full-time | Permanent</span></p><p data-start="127" data-end="407"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">We offer hybrid working, with an expectation that you'll be present at one of our Holland &amp; Barrett offices in Nuneaton (or another designated location) for a minimum of 2 days per week, alongside regular supplier visits and travel between our Burton and Nuneaton hubs.&nbsp;</span></p><p data-start="420" data-end="648"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">At Holland &amp; Barrett, we're on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. As we continue to grow globally, we're building a world-class supply base that supports our products across more than 22 countries.</span></p><p data-start="650" data-end="1012"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're looking for an Own Brand Assistant Sourcing Manager to help shape and strengthen our sourcing partnerships, supporting the delivery of science-backed, high-quality wellness products for millions of customers worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a collaborative, fast-moving international team.</span></p><p data-start="127" data-end="407">&nbsp;</p><p data-start="127" data-end="407">&nbsp;</p><p data-start="127" data-end="407">&nbsp;</p><p data-start="127" data-end="407">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li data-section-id="1nmvg7g" data-start="1040" data-end="1158"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Support the delivery of sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, product quality and cost efficiency</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1lttnz2" data-start="1159" data-end="1243"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead or support tender and supplier selection processes, including RFIs and RFQs</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="18x9qxq" data-start="1244" data-end="1347"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Build strong supplier relationships and support onboarding in line with Holland &amp; Barrett standards</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1o7vfvv" data-start="1348" data-end="1451"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery and cost KPIs, driving continuous improvement</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1gvru0v" data-start="1452" data-end="1549"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Support cost modelling and sourcing analysis to identify efficiencies and value opportunities</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="qukiv" data-start="1550" data-end="1681"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Work closely with Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Integrity and Finance teams to support successful product launches</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1dsoqyg" data-start="1682" data-end="1745"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation planning</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="15l7i2n" data-start="1746" data-end="1834"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maintain accurate sourcing data, reporting and dashboards to support decision-making</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="boctzq" data-start="1859" data-end="1960"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles with supplier management responsibility is essential</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="16yoo0p" data-start="1961" data-end="2037"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of tender processes, supplier negotiations and cost management</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1wr9dst" data-start="2038" data-end="2103"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="8kcboq" data-start="2104" data-end="2182"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="1dak2mx" data-start="2183" data-end="2252"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="liho1r" data-start="2253" data-end="2358"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Strong organisation and project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;" data-section-id="zqfxad" data-start="2359" data-end="2470"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of procurement systems or sourcing platforms; CIPS qualification or studies would be advantageous</span></li></ul></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>&nbsp;for this role include, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">H&amp;B Employee Discount - 25%</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Pension company&nbsp;contribution</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Exclusive&nbsp;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&amp;B.&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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).&nbsp; #LI-HYBRID #LI-JK2</em></span></span></p></div></div>