Procurement Manager - Retail Labour Services

About the role

We have a phenomenal opportunity for an expert Procurement Manager to join the Tesco procurement team!

This role requires an extensive procurement category background, with particular strengths and experience in the labour services category preferred.

This role will be pivotal in delivering commercial excellence to support meaningful business budgets.

What is in it for you

We're all about the little helps. That's why we ensure 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 year's service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity or Adoption Pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, and access to mental wellbeing support

You will be responsible for

• Developing and delivering procurement strategies, ensuring positive relationships with suppliers & partners are maintained internationally.
• Developing and implementing projects supporting Tesco's transformation priorities.
• Opportunities for individual development in procurement through exposure to fast-paced transformational projects.
• Writing and delivering the procurement plan for your designated services and products.
• Implementing improvements in existing services, including specialization and automation enhancements.
• Acting as the go-to person for partners on strategy development.
• Leading supplier reviews and addressing contract-related concerns.
• Building strong working relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence requirements.
• Reviewing existing and potential suppliers for sustainability, risk minimization, and service optimization.

You will need

• Strong commercial competence and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration and partner engagement.
• A proven track record of delivering change by influencing and challenging norms.
• High standards of ethics and personal integrity, with a focus on self and team development.
• At least three years of procurement/buying experience, preferably in retail or labour services.

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company, or even for our award-winning mobile network. The truth is, we're all of those things and more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind: helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally. Spend 60% of your week collaborating at our office locations or local sites, and the rest remotely. Whether you're starting your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We welcome conversations about flexible working-please discuss this during your application.

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