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Supplier Relationship Lead

Supplier Relationship Lead

Pets at HomeCheadle, England, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Supplier Relationship Lead

Location : Handforth (Hybrid – 2 days in office or at events)

Full-time | Permanent

Salary : £30-40k + benefits

Are you passionate about people, pets and building strong partnerships? We’re looking for a Supplier Relationship Lead to join our dynamic Veterinary Procurement team at Pets at Home.

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage and develop trusted relationships with key suppliers across pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, equipment, and more ensuring our veterinary practices have the products and services they need to thrive.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations
  • Managing end-to-end tender processes
  • Supporting Joint Venture Partners with procurement and pricing
  • Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring supply continuity
  • Driving sustainability and contributing to our Annual Carbon Report
  • Attending industry events and representing our brand
  • Shaping best practices and continuous improvement in procurement

What we’re looking for

Essential skills & experience

  • Background in procurement or commercial roles
  • Confident negotiator with contract management experience
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Desirable

  • Clinical or veterinary practice knowledge
  • Market insight and CSR awareness
  • Personal Attributes

  • Passionate about pets and people
  • Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
  • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that puts pets and people first
  • Hybrid working with flexibility tailored to you
  • Opportunities to grow and develop in a supportive team
  • Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment where your ideas matter
  • We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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