Own Brand Assistant Sourcing Manager

Shanghai VIM Industrial Design Co., Ltd.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Own Brand Assistant Sourcing Manager, responsible for developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relations in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on product innovation and support global sourcing initiatives, contributing to a key area of the business.

Benefits

Employee Discount - 25%

Pension company contribution

Exclusive benefits from various providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in sourcing and procurement roles.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and lean sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing strategies aligned to business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement management systems

Job description

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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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