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Tesco UK Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Apply by 04-Jul-2025
About the role

We have a phenomenal opportunity for a Lead Procurement Manager to join a successful team, to help lead and develop various elements of the Property category including developing the strategy for Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) which will require partnering with property, distribution and retail colleagues!

We're looking for an expert procurement manager that will be working closely with our senior colleagues within the business to create, build, and develop category plans in line with Tesco’s key objectives!

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. Click Here to find out more!

  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivering high savings targets through implementation of robust sourcing events, ensuring that suppliers meet all operational requirements whilst providing the best value for Tesco.
  • Ensuring positive relationships with suppliers & colleagues to support, endorse and deliver plans aligned to category procurement strategies to realise business savings and support innovation.
  • Developing and delivering procurement strategies, which truly support the Tesco business objectives and deliver against out Save To Invest targets.
  • Working with partners to write and deliver the procurement category plan for M&E.
  • Consistently supervising and reporting on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process.
  • Leading supplier reviews, acting as the point of contact for contract-related issues.
  • Developing positive relationships with customers and procurement teams in other business areas and subsidiaries eg Booker, Tesco CE to drive group efficiencies and savings.
  • Reviewing existing and potential new suppliers and assess their sustainability to supply Tesco, minimising risk, and optimising service.
You will need
  • Procurement expertise with a background in leading GSNFR categories preferable.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team of Procurement Managers including colleagues overseas.
  • Experience in developing talent to grow our capability and abilities.
  • Procurement management, contract management and negotiation skills, experience of leading large multi-million pound sourcing events.
  • Ability to bring new concepts and ideas to life, and bring senior colleagues on board.
  • Capability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, driving innovation across the category.

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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.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.