Own Brand Sourcing Manager

Wat ga je doen
Join our journey to bring Holland & Barrett's trusted products to millions worldwide. As an Own Brand Sourcing Manager, you'll drive impactful sourcing strategies, working closely with global suppliers to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation:

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to achieve the Sourcing three-year business plan, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and reliability.
Implement Landed Cost and Should-be cost models to ensure accurate total cost assessments and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Drive supplier cost optimisation, streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve inventory turnover using lean principles.
Monitor global markets and mitigate risks by proactively addressing supply chain challenges like raw material price fluctuations.

Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing:

Advocate sustainable and ethical sourcing by partnering with suppliers to reduce environmental impact and enhance supply chain transparency.
Ensure supplier compliance with ethical labour and environmental standards while integrating sustainability goals into sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with ESG to align sourcing strategies with quality, ethical, and sustainability requirements.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management:
Build and maintain strong global supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with business goals for quality, cost efficiency, and innovation.

Negotiate contracts with favourable terms for pricing, quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
Monitor and improve supplier performance using KPIs like on-time delivery, quality, and cost, driving continuous improvement.

Lean Supply Chain & Process Improvement:

Lead initiatives to streamline sourcing and procurement processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency across the supply chain.
Apply lean methodologies to improve collaboration with suppliers and shorten production cycles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Product Integrity, Product Development, Supply Chain, Burton Packaging, and Finance teams to:

Ensure products meet regulatory and quality standards.
Align sourcing strategies with market trends and customer demands.
Drive make-vs-buy decisions to optimise value chain profitability

Wat neem je mee
The Person:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field with strong analytical skills;
Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost modeling;
Strong financial acumen and advanced Excel skills for data-driven decision-making;
Commitment to sustainable, ethical sourcing and familiarity with ESG standards;
Proficient in managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with quality standards;
In-depth understanding of market trends and consumer insights impacting supply chains;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Wat krijg je van ons
Holland & Barrett offers a challenging and varied position in a dynamic and informal environment.
There is ample room for personal development and implementing new ideas. You will work in the heart of Amsterdam with a view of the IJ, alongside approximately 185 colleagues. Our enthusiastic team consists of passionate professionals working toward the inspiring mission of Holland & Barrett. Additionally, we offer:

A competitive salary based on experience;
A one-year contract with the intention of permanent employment;
28 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek;
A 25% discount on all Holland & Barrett products;
A pension plan through the Retail Pension Fund (Pensioenfonds Detailhandel);
Hybrid working arrangements: 60% of your time will be spent at the office, and 40% can be worked remotely;
A home office allowance;
A laptop and phone;
Travel allowance from 10KM (NS Business Card or €0.23 per km);
Always available in the office: the finest teas, plant-based barista milk, and fresh fruit.

Please note that we do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.
Wie zijn wij
Holland & Barrett is een van de meest geliefde en vertrouwde merken in biologische voeding, vitaminen, supplementen en clean beauty. Allemaal verkocht door intern opgeleide en gekwalificeerde adviseurs. Holland & Barrett heeft meer dan 1.300 winkels wereldwijd, waarvan zo’n 230 in Nederland en België. 'Met ruim 1.800 werknemers in Nederland en België is Holland & Barrett Benelux een van de grootste health retailers van Europa.' 'We zijn de afgelopen jaren sterk gegroeid en die groei is nog aan het versnellen, waardoor er veel doorgroeimogelijkheden zijn.'