Do you have excellent analytical, project & stakeholder management skills? Are you looking for a challenging, varied role within Strategic Sourcing? In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and sourcing from best-in-class suppliers in partnership with Category. By executing Supply Base Reviews (SBRs), evaluating incumbent past-performance, and leading retendering exercises (“Resets”) the role delivers optimal quality, value and availability for Tesco’s customers. Forming Natural Working Teams (NWTs) and leading Requests for Information and Quotation (RFIs and RFQs). Advocating best-practise sourcing processes and strategies across Tesco. Emphasising responsible and sustainable sourcing whilst minimising cost. Mitigating risk to quality, brand, supply/availability and cost. Working with analytical support teams to guide suppliers to improve their offer throughout each tender. Analysing supplier offers to identify cost savings and secure the best balance between Quality, Value, Innovation, and Supply (QVIS). Supporting category colleagues to develop and implement sourcing plans. Developing innovative commercial solutions to offer best-value to Tesco’s customers whilst improving operating profitability. Identifying and assessing potential new suppliers as well as building efficient long-term supplier relationships. Working In partnership with category; negotiating and collaborating with suppliers to resolve macro-economic issues such as inflation, regulatory and legal changes, and force majeure events. Building a leading vision to deliver a longer approach to supply. Driving continual improvement within the team and all sourcing initiatives across Tesco. Experience of identifying and implementing a best-in-class supply base. Experience of influencing and negotiating, and leading virtual teams. An ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision. An understanding of Supply/Value Chains and eSourcing platforms and portals. A collaborative and flexible team-working style. Strong project, time and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and presentational skills. Strong Microsoft skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification (desirable). LI-HA1 LI-Hybrid