Head of Value Creation

Head of Value Creation
Up to £100,000 plus excellent benefits including private healthcare and company car or car allowance (Work Level 4)
Manchester city centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office two or three days per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).  

At Co-op, we’re not driven purely by profit. We’re owned by our members, and everything we do is about delivering value in a way that’s fair, sustainable and right for our communities.

We’re looking for a Head of Commercial Value Creation to lead how we unlock value across our Food Commercial teams, delivering large-scale cost savings and profitability improvements while strengthening our customer offer and sustainability commitments.

Why this role matters

This is a rare opportunity to shape value creation end-to-end in a business where commercial performance and social impact go hand in hand. As Head of Value Creation, you’ll operate at the centre of Commercial, with true cross-functional influence across Buying, Supply Chain, Finance, Propositions and Sustainability, leading large-scale initiatives that drive cost, cash and margin improvements without compromising what makes Co-op different.

If you’re motivated by delivering meaningful, measurable impact at scale, this is your chance to do it in a way that goes beyond the bottom line.

What you’ll do

•    Own and deliver our commercial value creation strategy and multi-year roadmap
•    Lead enterprise-wide programmes to unlock cost, cash and margin improvements
•    Partner cross-functionally to drive end-to-end value across the supply chain
•    Support strategic supplier relationships to deliver mutual, sustainable value
•    Make sure that sustainability is considered in value creation activity
•    Champion data-led decision making, improving pace and quality of commercial decisions
•    Act as a senior lead on complex negotiations and value delivery initiatives
•    Build capability across Buying through standards, tools and development
•    Lead and inspire a high-performing, curious team of 6 colleagues

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

•    Senior leadership experience in retail, FMCG or complex supply chain environments
•    Strong commercial and value chain expertise across cost, margin and supplier dynamics
•    Ability to influence at Exec level and drive cross-functional change
•    Experience embedding data, tools and insight into commercial decision making
•    A mindset focused on continuous improvement, curiosity and long-term value

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    Company car or £6,000 car allowance
•    Private healthcare
•    Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion