The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is one of the most significant legal and operational changes the retail industry will face in the coming years. With an implementation deadline of 1st October 2027 and an estimated cost of around £60m, it’s critical we get it right and we’re looking for a Services Manager to help lead this work at Morrisons.
As Services Manager for the Deposit Return Scheme, you’ll manage category development and supplier partnerships that ensure Morrisons meets all legal requirements while delivering a seamless, customer-focused service. You’ll combine procurement expertise with strong project management skills to build strategies that balance compliance, cost efficiency, and great customer experience.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading supplier engagement and contract management for all DRS-related services.
* Developing and delivering category strategies that align with both regulatory requirements and Morrisons’ business objectives.
* Using best practice procurement and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to ensure value for money and competitive advantage.
* Partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver successful end-to-end project implementation.
* Providing legal and commercial insight to shape procurement strategy and mitigate risks.
About you
You’ll be a confident, commercially minded procurement professional with the ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver in a highly regulated environment. You’ll also bring:
* Strong knowledge of procurement, category management, and SRM.
* Experience creating and driving strategies in a complex business setting.
* Project management and planning expertise, ideally in large-scale change.
* A track record of building strong relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefit.
* Awareness of legal, compliance, and sustainability considerations in procurement.
This is a unique chance to play a central role in delivering one of the most important strategic changes facing our business, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on both Morrisons and our customers.
About us
In return for all your hard work, you will receive:
* 15% discount in store from the day you join us
* Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
* Annual bonus scheme
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
* Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
* ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
* Free parking onsite
* Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Private Healthcare
* Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)
Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!
At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.
There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!
At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.
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