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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.
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.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned to category and business goals
* Lead or contribute to tender (RFI/RFQ) processes and supplier negotiations
* Analyse cost models and support total cost of ownership evaluations
* Manage supplier onboarding, relationships, and compliance processes
* Monitor supplier KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives
* Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain and Quality teams on project execution
* Maintain accurate sourcing data and generate reports to support decision-making
* Proactively identify supply risks and propose mitigation strategies
Location: This role is based in Nuneaton on a hybrid basis - 2 office days per week
The Person
Key Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (supply chain management, strategic sourcing, business) or equivalent experience.
* Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with demonstrated responsibility for managing supplier relationships.
* Experience in tender processes, supplier negotiations, and cost management.
* Knowledge of procurement systems (ERP or other sourcing platforms) and familiarity with lean sourcing practices.
* Proven project management abilities, capable of juggling multiple projects and ensuring timely execution.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly product development, supply chain, or quality control
* Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Proficiency in Excel and procurement management systems, with strong analytical skills to support cost analysis and reporting.
What we offer
Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:
* H&B Employee Discount - 25%
* Pension company contribution
* Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
* And many more!
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.
Holland & Barrett 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).
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing and Sales
* Industries
Marketing Services
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