Lead Procurement Manager - Property

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!

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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What's 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

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility