Tesco UK Welwyn Garden City Hybrid Full-Time Permanent Working hours 36 Apply by 09-Jul-2026
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager in the largest logistics and distribution operation in the UK! Working withing Distribution & Fulfilment category, you will work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to meet Tesco Group Secondary Distribution and MHE requirements covering Tesco, Booker Retail and Cash & Carry & One Stop. This role drives value for money and efficiencies through the procurement life cycle, as well as partnering with colleagues to ensure that Tesco has a robust strategy balancing the needs of the business.
What is in it for you
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- 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, EAP, and mental wellbeing support
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You will be responsible for
- Develop and deliver sub-category plans aligned to Category Plans by being curious, innovative and pragmatic in collaboration with numerous cross functional colleagues.
- Delivering high savings targets through implementation of robust sourcing events, ensuring that suppliers meet all operational requirements whilst providing the best value for Tesco which align back to category plans which will cover both Opex and Capex spend.
- Deliver cost saving plans contributing to Save to Invest targets, consistently track and report on savings targets with forecast accuracy working to the agreed processes.
- Creation of RFP/RFI’s/e-auction through to conclusion with attention on ensuring open and fair completion throughout the process.
- Forging strong working relationships internally and develop new and existing supplier relationships to influence and ensure continued suitability, creating greater value across the organisation.
- Reviewing existing and potential new suppliers and asses their suitability to supply Tesco group, minimising risk and optimise service, strong SRM by leading/participating in supplier reviews.
- Contract creation, review, and negotiation. Point of contact for contract related matters.
- Opportunity for individual development in procurement with exposure to fast paced transformational projects. Make a real difference.
You will need
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in large organisations managing multi-million-pound sourcing and multiple projects.
- Proven ability to drive change, challenge norms, and deliver innovation.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Confident influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong supplier relationship and workload management.
- CIPS qualified or working towards.
- Minimum 3 years’ procurement/buying experience (ideally in supply chain, logistics, or distribution).
- Enthusiastic, curious, and resilient.
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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