Branded Innovation & Small Supplier Lead

About the role

Are you an innovative strategic thinker with a passion for driving commercial growth? We are seeking a BrandsNew and Small Supplier Lead to spearhead the strategic development of our small supplier strategy. In this pivotal role, you will act as the central hub for the BrandsNew programme, translating commercial strategy into impactful, market-beating plans. If you thrive on nurturing branded innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and balancing complex priorities to deliver sustainable value and exceptional customer journeys, we invite you to help shape the future of our regional and speciality offerings. Salary - £68,900.00 - £105,200.00 Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team complete 3 days per week in the office to connect. Location - Bracknell Head Office Interviews - We are aiming for interviews to take place mid July.

Responsibilities

• As the BrandsNew and Small Supplier Lead you will be accountable for the strategic development and implementation of the Small Supplier strategy.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the proposition provides a differentiated, high quality experience and customer journey for our target customers, and as a result adds sustainable value to our business. As part of the role you will be accountable for the BrandsNew programme.
• You will lead and influence cross-functional experts (both internally and externally) to deliver, run and develop the plan and market-beating performance. You will be the central 'hub' of activity, setting a clear direction, fostering communication, and skillfully balancing competing priorities.
• You will manage a L6 Local, Regional and Small Supplier Manager, you will coach and develop the partner creating the right conditions for all Partners to make their best contribution and achieve their potential.
• Essential skills/experience you'll need
• Commercial management
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to set and deliver against an 12-24 month horizon
• GSCoP expert
• Evidence of launching recent high performing Grocery customer propositions
• Proven strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire and influence others, including senior stakeholders, in areas where you are not the expert or decision maker
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, and the knowledge of relevant commercial and operation levers involved in commercial decisions
• Prior experience of leading cross functional projects and matrix managing cross functional stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Desirable skills/experience you may have
• Experience in Process and/or Critical Path development
• Experience in food retail
• Experience in buying, product supply and ranging
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• Closing Date:
• July 3, 2026
• Pay:
• £68,900.00 - £105,200.00 Annual
• Contract Type:
• Permanent
• Hours of Work:
• 35 hours per week.
• Job Level:
• Partnership Level 5
• Where You'll Be Working:
• Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YA
• ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
• We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.
• We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
• As Partners we all share the resp

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