Do you enjoy working closely with suppliers and internal teams?
As an Own Brand 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and refine dashboards monitoring supplier performance, cost trends and sourcing efficiency
* Input and maintain product specifications, cost data and supplier agreements in internal systems
* Serve as super user for sourcing portals, guiding colleagues on best practice
* Coordinate RFIs and RFQs for vitamins, herbs, minerals, supplements and packaging
* Liaise with suppliers to secure product and packaging samples for new product development
* Communicate with suppliers to resolve queries and keep records up to date
* Work with Product Development, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to align sourcing activities
Location: This is an hybrid role based in Nuneaton with requirement to be in the office at least twice a week.
The Person
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines
* A practical problem solver who spots opportunities for improvement
* Clear communicator with strong time-management skills
* Some experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain (internships or entry-level roles welcome)
* Proficient in Excel; comfortable with large datasets and basic analytical tools
* Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems is a plus (training provided)
* Detail-oriented, persistent and resourceful
What makes this role unique? 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.
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.
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