Location
London, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Joining our Primary Supplier team as a Development Assistant offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. 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. This role involves building strong relationships with Category teams, Primary Operations, and the Supply Base to ensure a sustainable recruitment strategy and maintain viable long-term relationships with existing suppliers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and attention to detail, you will provide account support, administer supplier rate changes, resolve charging queries, and maintain management information to support stakeholder engagement. This position offers a platform to make a meaningful impact while working within a team that values work-life balance and encourages flexibility.

Experience
Experience in supporting recruitment and retention strategies or supplier relationship management is advantageous but not explicitly required. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload are essential.

About you
You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and influence relationships both internally and externally. You work collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as Category teams and Primary Operations, as well as external suppliers, to ensure sustainable and long-term partnerships. Your ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve queries efficiently will contribute to the smooth operation of supplier relationships.

Qualifications
Qualifications range from C3 to C30. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Development opportunities and flexible working arrangements are supported to help you grow within the business.

Benefits
- Colleague discount starting at 10% on shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat, with regular increases to 15%
- Pension scheme and life cover
- Performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary depending on company performance
- Annual holiday allowance with option to buy additional holiday
- Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance options
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay