Are you passionate about people, pets and building strong partnerships? Were looking for a Supplier Relationship Lead to join our dynamic Veterinary Procurement team at Pets at Home.
In this pivotal role, youll manage and develop trusted relationships with key suppliers across pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, equipment and more, ensuring our veterinary practices have the products and services they need to thrive.
We can offer hybrid working (two days in the office, or at events) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.
What youll be doing:
Leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations
Managing end-to-end tender processes
Supporting Practice Owners with procurement and pricing
Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring supply continuity
Driving sustainability and contributing to our Annual Carbon Report
Attending industry events and representing our brand
Shaping best practices and continuous improvement in procurement
What were looking for:
Essential skills & experience
Background in procurement or commercial roles
Confident negotiator with contract management experience
Strong analytical and communication skills
Clinical or veterinary practice knowledge is desirable
Market insight and CSR awareness is also desirable
Personal Attributes
Passionate about pets and people
Positive, proactive and solution-focused
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple priorities
Why Join Us?
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that puts pets and people first
Hybrid working with flexibility tailored to you
Opportunities to grow and develop in a supportive team
Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment where your ideas matter
Pets just see people. They arent biased and they dont discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience dont perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you.
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