Our vision is to make the world a healthier, happier place. At Slimming World, we transform the lives of our valued members and help them achieve long-term success through a liberating eating plan and unique support system developed over many years. People are at the heart of Slimming World - if you'd love to be part of our journey and make a difference, we can't wait to hear from you Do you want to hear more about the Slimming World story? You can find out more here. About the role… We’ve an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic, full-time Commercial and Procurement Lead to join our newly formed Procurement team. This role is based at our Head Office in Alfreton, being in the office 3 days a week, and working from home 2 days a week. Our Commercial & Procurement Lead will report to our Technology Business Manager and be responsible for the development and management of the complete commercial and procurement framework at Slimming World. You’ll support all areas of our business, driving strategic procurement while dealing with the day-to-day and tactical management of our commercial portfolio. The role will therefore work closely with the Technology team, and the wider business, to streamline processes and centralise supplier relationship management. Crucially, you’ll bring robust commercial and procurement management experience to help shape the development of our procurement strategy. While creating and embedding stringent procurement processes. You’ll also be a naturally engaging and inspiring leader with a passion for developing others, empowering the Commercial & Procurement Buyer to establish and succeed in their role. Together you’ll create and maintain excellent supplier relationships and be the go-to-team to optimise purchasing processes and opportunities. Other key responsibilities include: identifying key stakeholders across the business, engaging with suppliers, managing tenders and evaluating bids, negotiating for the best buying terms while identifying opportunities and risks managing Slimming World’s portfolio of suppliers and improving current processes, including forecasting demand seeking opportunities to reduce cost within the supply chain while maximising non-financial terms About you… You’ll bring recent experience of supplier and/or contract management in a commercial setting (pre and post-contract award). Including preparing contracts and agreements with a good understanding of legal requirements. We’d really love to hear from you in you’re also passionate about delivering an outstanding service, with excellent communication skills. And you’re: experienced in managing the operational performance of multiple suppliers, including complex supplier relationships and supply chains tenacious in achieving results, with a strong understanding of product environments and how supplier contract management is affected confident in analysing and presenting data on present business performance a strong influencer with experience of managing vendors to meet targets and objectives able to share your recent achievements in cost optimisation and service improvement How to apply If you love the sound of this role and want to work within a friendly and supportive team: click ‘ Apply for this job ’ at the top of this page complete a few questions upload your CV (check it is less than 10MB before uploading) upload a cover letter telling us all about you and sharing three recent achievements in a similar role More important information about the application process: if you need any adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please email [email protected] or phone us on 0344 892 0400 please have a read of Our Privacy Promise More reasons why you'll love it here At Slimming World, we pride ourselves on our caring, performance-orientated culture - a culture based on respect for every individual, mutual trust, genuine warmth, care and kindness. We invest in our people and your personal development is extremely important to us - we aim to support you in achieving your full potential whatever your role in the company. When you join us, you'll also benefit from: a personalised induction and training programme apply to work a nine-day fortnight (earning an extra day off every two weeks) BUPA cover - includes cash back on various healthcare expenses, virtual GP service, access to a 24/7 advice phone line and counselling sessions Life assurance cover option to work from home one day a week opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus Family friendly leave - enhanced pay onsite gym, free exercise classes, cycle to work scheme and discounted treatments at Hair & Beauty subsidised restaurant - serving delicious, homemade food each day regular social events free 12-week Slimming World membership, both in group or online 34 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) Click here to see a glimpse of the work we do and the fun we have working together Thank you and good luck with your application, we can’t wait to hear from you