Continuous Improvement Specialist – Global Sourcing

3 days ago

Nottingham Nottingham Support, United Kingdom Boots Full time
Contract: Permanent 
Closing date: 5th Jan 2026
Recruitment Partner:  

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join our Nottingham-based Global Sourcing team as a Continuous Improvement Specialist. This permanent role drives operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, enhance processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

The Global Sourcing Lean function is responsible for identifying and delivering process improvements, both internally and within our supplier base. The selected candidate will be a key member of the Lean function and will be reporting to the Lean Manager.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead and facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across departments.
  • Analyse current processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
  • Develop and implement process improvement projects using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Train and coach employees on Lean principles and tools to build organizational capability.
  • Identify opportunities both internally and within the supply base. Manage resulting improvement projects and report on the progress.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Use data-driven analysis to measure performance and validate improvements.
  • Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
What you'll need to have
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead workshops and training sessions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and process mapping tools.
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge or experience within an Operations, Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment
  • Self-driven and curious mindset
  • Ability and willingness to travel
Our benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
  • Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
  • Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Keywords
Continuous improvement, CI, global sourcing

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