Procurement & Supplier Partnerships Specialist

John Lewis Partnership; Darwen; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is seeking a Procurement Assistant to manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials, GNFR and services at the Darwen site. You will source, evaluate and onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, and build resilient supply chains to support business needs.

With responsibilities spanning tender execution, supplier onboarding, and cost-saving initiatives, you will work closely with Planning and Logistics to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with

Formación

• Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement role.
• Confident in executing tender requests & vendor selection.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support the execution of end-to-end tenders for raw materials and GNFR (Goods Not For Resale), evaluating and selecting supplier partnerships to secure high-quality, cost-effective inputs, maximising commercial margins
• Assist in the sourcing of third-party services—collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work, evaluate supplier proposals, and onboard key service partners
• Work closely with the Planning & Logistics function to share knowledge & proactively identify and swiftly mitigate supply chain risk - , establishing robust contingency measures to safeguard business continuity & customer experience
• Surface & deliver cost-saving initiatives to reduce expenditure & expand profit margins
• Onboard suppliers - setting terms & conditions, (e.g., payment windows, service level commitments) to ensure the relationship remains sustainable for both parties
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers, ensuring reliable supply chains
• Ensure all raw materials comply with the relevant legislative & governance standards
• Adhere to company procurement standards while identifying opportunities to leverage group purchasing power and platforms (e.g., Coupa)

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Tendering

Negotiation

Educación

CIPS qualification

Herramientas

Coupa

Descripción del empleo

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is seeking a Procurement Assistant to manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials, GNFR and services at the Darwen site. You will source, evaluate and onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, and build resilient supply chains to support business needs.

With responsibilities spanning tender execution, supplier onboarding, and cost-saving initiatives, you will work closely with Planning and Logistics to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with