Procurement Specialist - Maternity Cover

A bit about H&H Group

Health & Happiness (H&H) Group is a publicly traded company, with established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with over 3,400 team members working across the globe. Our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness. We have 3 business segments - Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care - supporting whole-family health and happiness across 7 international brands. On our journey to making a positive difference across the world, you will work with passionate people in an innovative and collaborative organization as we inspire wellness through purpose led careers. We are passionate about our customers and community and are looking for similar-minded talent to join us. As an equal opportunity employer, we care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered.

What this means for you

The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily. Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.

Your role within the team:

• Supporting the Supply Operations Team in conjunction with cross functional team to source new and existing finished products and packaging across various brands in the UK and EU.
• Building strategic relationships with key suppliers and negotiating contracts/pricing to support commercial goals and margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key member of NPD project team, working with Head of UK Operations to support new launches.
• Sourcing of new finished products, packaging and raw materials and vendor services at the most economical costs aligned with business ethics and values.
• Work in conjunction with NPD, Regulatory and Quality to evaluate/engage Contract Manufacturers.
• Handle tender processes including RFIs and RFQs (Requests for information and requests for quotation).
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet Service, Cost, Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation objectives and ensure supplier performance and product delivery as per project timelines.
• Review performance metrics and lead documented initiatives to improve ongoing performance.
• Continuously monitoring, evaluating, and improving supplier performance.
• Lead monthly performance reviews with cross-functional teams to evaluate progress, identify areas for improvement and establish actionable objectives that align with NPD goals.
• Maintain COGS master file for all stock-related prices, including packaging, packing, bulk, tolling and finished goods.
• Resolve challenges (supply or relationship) as identified or escalated.
• Monitor and review material exposure and excess inventory with suppliers.
• Determine strategies and alignment with suppliers to reduce financial risk and minimise waste.
• Manage Supplier Risks and Opportunities for H&H with supply partners and present strategies and activities to mitigate (risks) and realise (opportunities).
• Continuous improvement projects and initiatives to reduce overall direct procurement costs and improve efficiencies.
• Own a strong strategic relationship with supply partners as well as key internal stakeholders globally, ensuring that our suppliers are supporting the objectives of H&H.
• Monitor current and future market conditions and trends that will potentially affect the cost of purchased materials and services.
• Basic understanding of logistics management/warehousing and cost drivers.
• Travel within the UK and globally (to suppliers/contract manufacturers).

Desired Skills and Experience:

To make sure we are setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity:

• 5+ years’ experience.
• Business Degree in relevant discipline (Procurement, Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business) advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel / Power Point.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office. Note: Our current Office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Occasionally, an extra day in the office will be required for Group Town hall, Events, team meetings, etc.
• Gym Membership (28 credits per month).
• 25 Annual Leave days per year + 4 H&H Days + 1 work Birthday (after 1 year).
• 40% discount for UK Brands.
• Pension.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Coffee shop within the building.
• Complimentary office drinks on Thursday evenings.

H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable. If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal and we will be in touch soon. We move quickly and may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today! Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only.