Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Apply by 09-May-2025 About the role
We have a phenomenal opportunity for an expert Procurement Manager to join the Tesco procurement team!
This role will require an extensive procurement category background with particular strengths and experience in the labour services category preferred.
This role will be pivotal in delivering commercial perfection to support meaningful business budgets!
What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. to find out more!
1. Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
2. Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
3. Private medical insurance
4. 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
5. Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
You will be responsible for
6. Developing and delivering procurement strategies. Ensuring positive relationships with suppliers & partners continue to be developed and maintained internationally.
7. Developing and implement projects which truly support the Tesco transformation priorities.
8. Opportunity for individual development in procurement with exposure to fast paced transformational projects.
9. Writing and delivering the Procurement plan for the services and products you are responsible for.
10. Crafting improvements in existing services, look for specialisation and automation improvements.
11. Be the go-to person for our partners on the development of the strategy.
12. Leading supplier reviews, acting as a customer concern point for contract-related issues.
13. Developing strong working relationships with the partner base (internally and external suppliers) to understand and influence requirements.
14. Reviewing existing and potential new suppliers and assess their sustainability to supply Tesco, minimising risk, and optimising service.
You will need
15. Strong commercial competence and negotiation skills.
16. Great interpersonal skills and experience of cross functional working & partner engagement.
17. Consistent track record of delivering change through influencing and challenging the norm.
18. High standards of ethics and personal integrity and development of self and others.
19. At least three years procurement / buying experience preferably in Retail/Labour Services
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About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
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