<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="en-GB">Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.</span></span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Do you enjoy working closely with suppliers and internal teams?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As an Own Brand&nbsp;Sourcing Assistant, you'll manage data, track project milestones and build dashboards for our UK and EU teams. You'll handle RFIs, set up sourcing systems and maintain supplier relationships to ensure products reach shelves on time. From your first day, you'll have clear ownership and the chance to sharpen both analytical and stakeholder-management skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Report project milestones, critical paths and KPIs via Mondy.com and other portals</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create and refine dashboards monitoring supplier performance, cost trends and sourcing efficiency</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Input and maintain product specifications, cost data and supplier agreements in internal systems</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Serve as super user for sourcing portals, guiding colleagues on best practice</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Coordinate RFIs and RFQs for vitamins, herbs, minerals, supplements and packaging</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Liaise with suppliers to secure product and packaging samples for new product development</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Communicate with suppliers to resolve queries and keep records up to date</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Work with Product Development, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to align sourcing activities</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location: </strong>This is an<strong>&nbsp;</strong>hybrid role based in Nuneaton with requirement to be in the office at least twice a week.</span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A practical problem solver who spots opportunities for improvement</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Clear communicator with strong time-management skills</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Some experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain (internships or entry-level roles welcome)</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proficient in Excel; comfortable with large datasets and basic analytical tools</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems is a plus (training provided)</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Detail-oriented, persistent and resourceful</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>What makes this role unique?</strong> You'll learn from experienced sourcing professionals, see your work come to life in stores nationwide and gain a toolkit of skills that'll set you up for future success.</span></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>&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;</em></span></span></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>