Commercial ManagerContract: PermanentClosing date: 24th June Recruitment Partner: David Hancock -
This is an exciting and unique role within our EU Global Sourcing function. You will help manage existing supplier partner relationships, and be the commercial lead in defining and implementing future sourcing strategy.
About the role
This is an important role within Global Sourcing, which will help support the management and governance of our group manufacturing and supply agreement with Fareva. You will also play an essential role in strategic sourcing activities, providing a commercial view to inform future sourcing strategies, and provide a framework to develop future partner supplier relationships.This role is based in Nottingham, and reports in to the Director of Supplier Development, within the EU Global Sourcing function.Key responsibilities of the role are:· Manage the governance of our supplier partner relationships· Conduct commercial reviews to inform future sourcing strategy· Develop a commercial framework to drive benefits from our partner supplier relationships
What you'll need to have
- Proficient in commercial activities, including detailed analysis of cost submissions and comparisons.· An excellent communicator, verbally and written. A key requirement of the role is the ability to provide detailed, accurate and clear content to support strategic discussions· Possess the necessary gravitas to be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders· Be seen as a visible trusted leader and role model within the wider business, and with our partner suppliers· Proactive self starter who possesses a curiosity to learn and challenge current normality, and is comfortable delivering to tight deadlines
It would be great if you also have
- Knowledge of the No7BC and BUK products,· Commercial acumen· An understanding of sourcing processes, and suppliers· Experience creating and delivering large strategic activities, including ownership of commercials/costs· A clear, calm and confident communication style
Our benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan• Discretionary annual bonus• Generous employee discounts• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide
reasonable adjustments
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