Indirect Sourcing Lead

THE BODY SHOP; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and ethical beauty brand as an Indirect Senior Buyer, where your expertise in strategic sourcing will drive significant savings and efficiencies. This role offers the chance to partner with various stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and implement sourcing solutions that align with ethical guidelines. You'll be at the forefront of a company committed to positive change, working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and integrity. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the beauty industry.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

6% non-contributory pension plan

Life assurance up to 3x salary

Private medical insurance

Income protection

23 days holiday

50% staff discount

Access to product sample sales

Potential annual bonus up to 10%

LOVE money for wellbeing and personal development

Qualifications

• Expertise in Strategic Indirect Sourcing within FMCG.
• Experience in managing Creative, Digital, and Media spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Sourcing & Category Management initiatives.
• Negotiate costs and payment terms with suppliers.
• Deliver cost savings and drive efficiencies in spend areas.

Skills

Strategic Indirect Sourcing

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

The Body Shop

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision: Business as a force for good. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand, committed to empowering people and enriching our planet. Our activist roots influence everything we do, from iconic window posters to vegetarian products and campaigns. We're not afraid to stand up and speak the truth, doing things a little differently.

The Body Shop is dedicated to generating positive economic, social, and environmental impact. We are fighting for our beliefs more than ever, breaking the mold naturally and seeking someone ready to challenge norms.

Your role in a nutshell

We are recruiting an experienced Indirect Senior Buyer for our Sourcing Team at our global HQ in Brighton. The successful candidate will manage spend across various Indirect categories, focusing on Marketing services, driving innovation, efficiencies, and cost savings. You will develop and implement sourcing solutions within Ethical and Internal Control guidelines, aligning with procurement best practices to deliver cost savings and value for TBSI. Managing relationships with key suppliers, including contracts, performance, and ethical frameworks, will be essential.

More about the role

• Partner with the business to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with growth plans.
• Lead Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, including strategy development, end-to-end RFPs, contract negotiations, and driving efficiencies and savings.
• Identify, manage, and deploy projects with stakeholders.
• Conduct Spend Analysis.
• Negotiate costs and payment terms.
• Map and engage stakeholders.
• Review and develop the supplier base to improve performance.
• Deliver cost savings, innovation, and efficiency in relevant spend areas.
• Develop and agree on yearly savings budgets and pipeline activities.
• Report regularly on performance to procurement and business stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement and ethical protocols are documented and followed, complying with internal control requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including reviews and scorecards, new vendor approvals, and risk management.

What we look for

• Strong expertise in Strategic Indirect Sourcing within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in Indirect sourcing processes and contract management.
• Experience managing Creative, Digital, and Media spend.
• Knowledge of the Health and Beauty industry (desirable).
• A dynamic track record in current roles.
• Knowledge of Retail operations (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, influencing and engaging at all levels.
• High integrity and performance ethic.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary, benefits include flexible hybrid working, a 6% non-contributory pension plan, life assurance up to 3x salary, private medical insurance, income protection, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount, access to product sample sales, potential annual bonus up to 10%, perks at work, and LOVE money for wellbeing and personal development.