Primary Supplier Development Assistant

Why join us

Joining our Primary Supplier team as a Development Assistant offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of our recruitment and retention strategy for Food & Non-Food suppliers, specifically focusing on the Primary Distribution route to market. You will have the chance to build strong relationships with our Category teams, Primary Operations, and the Supply Base, ensuring a sustainable recruitment strategy and maintaining viable long-term relationships with existing suppliers.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and attention to detail, this role provides the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our ongoing success. Join us and be part of a team that values work-life balance and encourages flexibility while working towards our business goals.

What you'll be doing

As a Development Assistant for our Primary Supplier team, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of the recruitment and retention strategy for all Food & Non-Food suppliers utilising the Primary Distribution route to market. Your main responsibilities will include building strong relationships with Category teams, Primary Operations, and the Supply Base to proactively develop a sustainable recruitment strategy for suppliers, considering end-to-end route to market opportunities.

You will also provide account support and maintain viable long-term relationships with existing suppliers, collaborate with the category and future brands teams to assess the best route to market for all suppliers, administer changes to supplier rates, resolve charging queries, and maintain management information to support stakeholder engagement. Your strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload, excellent communication skills, and ability to build and influence relationships both internally and externally will be key to succeeding in this role.

Who you are

As a Development Assistant for our Primary Supplier team, you are a detail-oriented and proactive professional who plays a crucial role in supporting the development of our recruitment and retention strategy for Food & Non-Food suppliers utilising the Primary Distribution route to market. With your strong attention to detail, you ensure accurate administration of supplier rates and resolve any charging queries, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of supplier relationships.

Your ability to prioritise workload and work collaboratively enables you to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, such as Category teams and Primary Operations, as well as external suppliers, ensuring sustainable and long-term partnerships. With your excellent communication skills and ability to influence where appropriate, you contribute to effective decision-making and the success of our recruitment strategy.