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Procurement Manager - GSNFR
Job ref: 30312 Category: Support Centre Roles
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours 38
5. Closing Date 8 May, 2026
6. Business Unit Booker Group
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Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough NN8 1LT
About the role
Reporting to: Head of Procurement - GSNFR Based: Wellingborough
We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Goods and Services Not For Resale (GSNFR) team within Booker.
Within this role you will drive maximum value from Booker’s GSNFR spend by delivering robust procurement strategies, reducing base cost, and ensuring all activity remains safe, legal, and fully compliant. This role plays a key part in shaping Booker’s transformation journey, improving supplier performance, and embedding best‑in‑class procurement practices across the business.
Main Responsibilities
8. Develop and deliver category strategies across assigned GSNFR areas, aligned to Booker and Tesco transformation priorities.
9. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the UK and internationally.
10. Lead annual and in‑year negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms and deliver year‑on‑year savings.
11. Identify, scope, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives and value‑driven projects.
12. Support the rollout of new ways of working across Booker/Tesco GSNFR, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
13. Manage supplier performance through structured reviews, acting as the escalation point for contract or service issues.
14. Review existing and potential suppliers to ensure they meet Booker/Tesco sustainability, risk, and service standards.
15. Develop procurement plans for your categories, ensuring clear priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
16. Champion innovation, automation, and service improvements to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
17. Contribute to the development of team capability and support the delivery of the wider GSNFR cost‑reduction plan.
You will need
Key skills & experience relevant for this role:
18. Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management experience.
19. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
20. Experience developing and delivering procurement strategies and category plans.
21. Skilled at identifying service improvements, driving automation, and embedding new processes.
22. Confident leading supplier reviews and managing complex contract issues.
23. Ability to assess supplier suitability, manage risk, and optimise service delivery.
24. Ability to balance Strategic planning with fast-paced operational demands.
What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
25. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
26. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
27. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
28. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
29. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
30. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
31. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
32. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
33. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
34. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
35. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
36. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
37. A great holiday package