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About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we are powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Location: THG Labs, Frome, BA11 2FN About THG Labs THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. In 2022 Acheson & Acheson became THG Labs. Capabilities include: In-house market knowledge & trends End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch Technical, commercial and production expertise Outstanding customer service About the Procurement team and the Role The Procurement Team involves strategically sourcing and managing raw materials, packaging, and other essential components for high-volume production. This includes developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and evaluating the end-to-end procurement process. Effective procurement at THG Labs is crucial for meeting high consumer demand and navigating intense competition while maintaining profitability. This ensures that the organisation can consistently deliver high-quality products to major global brands, meeting their expectations & maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Reporting to the Head of Beauty Procurement, the Procurement Buyer is responsible for providing support to all team members of the Procurement team in landing strategic targets, supply chain management and any other duties required. As a Procurement Buyer you will: Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring compliance with sustainability targets, T&Cs, and payment terms. Maintain accurate supplier database and pricing data in ERP. Support negotiations on inflationary materials and minimise impact to the business. Assist in finding alternative supply chain solutions and mitigating risks. Complete NCR actions within agreed timelines and meet KPIs. Conduct supplier performance reviews, identify trends, and propose quality improvements. Send RFIs to suppliers and report findings to the procurement team. Provide administrative support and take clear, concise meeting notes. Communicate effectively across teams and promote a positive work environment. Comply with health & safety requirements: Take reasonable care for personal and others' safety. Follow H&S training and report hazards or imminent dangers ("see it, report it"). Perform additional duties as required. What skills and experience do I need for this role? Experience in procurement (ideally within the Beauty industry but not essential) Strong negotiation and relationship management skills CIPS Diploma level 2 plus or Working towards CIPS diploma Experience in managing procurement processes and systems Experience running and managing tenders High level of commercial acumen Highly competent negotiator Data analysis Knowledge in key commercial clauses What's in it for me? Career Development Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in‑house L&D team. Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either Enjoy your day off on us Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. Up to 10 days compassionate leave. Buy back up to 3 days each year. Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP (Manchester Head Office). Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa. State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym (Manchester Head Office). Access to our on‑site physio (Manchester Head Office). Other Perks Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. On‑site staff shop (Manchester Head Office). Access to on‑site barber (Manchester Head Office). Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr