Lead Procurement Manager - Property

Tesco; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco is searching for a Lead Procurement Manager to spearhead the Property category, focusing on Mechanical and Electrical strategies. This pivotal role requires a skilled procurement expert capable of leading teams, managing supplier relations, and driving innovation within procurement operations. In a hybrid working model, you'll work both in the office and remotely, championing flexible working to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive recruitment process

Support for employees with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-million pound sourcing events.
• Ability to develop talent and manage a team of Procurement Managers.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and sustainability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high savings targets through sourcing events and supplier management.
• Lead the procurement strategy development for Mechanical and Electrical categories.
• Supervise and report on savings targets for sub-categories.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Leadership skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Job description

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!

• 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.

• 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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