Lead Procurement Manager - Property

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading a team, and achieving savings targets. The ideal candidate will have significant procurement expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in managing complex sourcing events. The position offers a dynamic working environment and a diverse benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Procurement expertise with a background in managing GSNFR categories preferable.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor a team of Procurement Managers.
• Experience in managing large multi-million pound sourcing events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high savings targets through sourcing events.
• Ensure positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Develop procurement strategies that align with Tesco's business objectives.
• Monitor and report on savings targets.
• Lead supplier reviews and manage contract-related issues.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Leadership skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Job description

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Permanent • Apply by 30-Nov-2025

We have a great 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 experienced 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

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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 (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 stakeholders to write and deliver the procurement category plan for M&E.
• Consistently tracking 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 strong relationships with stakeholders 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 managing 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 skillset.
• Procurement management, contract management and negotiation skills, experience of managing 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.

About us

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