Job Description
This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook Head Office
You will work with our Group Head of Cost Management, strategic stakeholders, suppliers and partners, developing meaningful relationships across our GNFS (Goods Not For Sale) retail supply chain.
You will be responsible for supporting our Cost Management function by defining contracting strategies and leading the negotiation and execution of cost reductions across the group, as well as providing post-contract commercial support.
* Managing and leading on a variety of commercial activity, including the negotiation and delivery of contracts in line with business strategy, requirements, and budgets.
* Partnering with key category teams (IT, Digital, Marketing & Operations) to support contracting strategy decisions and identifying appropriate contracting mechanisms/agreements to execute those strategies for a positive best cost outcome. Developing and managing risk mitigation and developing and ensuring compliance with company policy and process and bring the activity in below the allocated budgets
* Creating the appropriate Category Strategy for each area to Identify future efficiency targets
Qualifications
* Strong experience drafting negotiating, executing and managing contracts with third parties is essential
* Excellent negotiation skills and stakeholder management
* Able to confidently present to senior stakeholders
* Experienced taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders
* Able to work to deadlines in a structured manner
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
*subject to terms and conditions
Frasers Festival – An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.