Procurement Manager

Ocado Group; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery technology company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role, based in Hatfield, requires managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations in a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive risk awareness and collaboration with stakeholders. This position offers hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Work: 30 days of ‘work from anywhere’ per year

Wellbeing Support: Dedicated wellbeing apps and Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years

Pension: Up to 7% employer contribution matching

Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive medical insurance

Financial Benefits: Interest-free season ticket loans

Shopping Perks: 15% discount on Ocado.com and other retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Experience managing indirect goods and services; preferred sectors include logistics, retail, and FMCG.
• Knowledge of categories such as FM Services, Utilities, SaaS, Fleet, Consumables, or Professional Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier relationships across a diverse portfolio.
• Leading commercial negotiations in line with procurement policy.
• Owning end-to-end sourcing activity from requirements gathering to contracting.
• Conducting market analysis to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Supplier negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Procurement Manager – Logistics
12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid – Based from our Hatfield office ( 2 days onsite)

Why Ocado?

Here at Ocado Logistics, it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world — changing the way the world shops, for good. We’re reshaping the way the world shops. From high-tech Customer Fulfilment Centres to bustling delivery hubs and corporate offices, we deliver an exceptional online experience for our customers every day. With over 16,000 colleagues across the UK — from drivers and personal shoppers to engineers and strategists — how our logistics operation is supported, enabled and optimised has never been more important.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Logistics Procurement team on a 12-month fixed term contract, playing a key role in supporting a large-scale, fast-moving logistics operation through effective sourcing, supplier management and commercial insight. This role offers the opportunity to own end-to-end sourcing activity across a broad and varied indirect spend portfolio, partnering closely with stakeholders across Logistics, Operations, Technology, People and Supply Chain. Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager within Logistics Finance, you’ll act as a trusted procurement manager, balancing commercial rigour with operational realities. This is a truly excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys variety, pace and impact. We’re looking for someone with experience working as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role within a fast-paced environment, typically gained within FMCG, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing or a comparable sector.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing supplier relationships across a diverse portfolio, with individual supplier spend of up to £5m per annum
• Leading commercial negotiations in line with Ocado Procurement Policy and best practice
• Owning end-to-end sourcing activity, from requirements gathering through to contracting
• Conducting market analysis to identify commercial, operational and supply-chain risks and opportunities
• Driving risk awareness across sourcing, contracting and the wider supply chain
• Leading due diligence and onboarding of new suppliers
• Tracking supplier spend against budgets and identifying savings and value opportunities
• Acting as a trusted procurement advisor to stakeholders, aligned to CIPS best practice
• Supporting category planning and key supplier relationships alongside the Senior Procurement Manager

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in procurement within a fast-paced, complex environment
• Experience managing indirect goods and services; logistics, retail, FMCG or similar sectors preferred
• Strong commercial and contract management capability, with the ability to identify risk and opportunity
• Confident stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without formal authority
• Experience analysing commercial and financial supplier data to inform decision-making
• Knowledge of categories such as FM Services, Utilities, SaaS, Fleet, Consumables or Professional Services would be an advantage

Key behaviours for success

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail with a proactive, self-starter mindset
• Resilient, energetic and motivated in a changing environment

What you can expect to receive in return

At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll find a collaborative environment alongside an award-winning recognition programme and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work–life balance.

• Flexible Work: 30 days of ‘work from anywhere’ per year
• Wellbeing Support: Dedicated wellbeing apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years, with the option to buy more
• Pension: Up to 7% employer contribution matching
• Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive private medical insurance
• Family-Friendly Policies: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and paternity leave
• Financial Benefits: Interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme
• Travel Support: Free shuttle buses to site
• Share Schemes: Opportunity to participate in company share plans
• Shopping Perks: 15% discount on Ocado.com plus discounts with popular retailers and restaurants
• Financial Protection: Income Protection and Life Insurance

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status.