Procurement Manager - Retail Labour Services

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to join a leading procurement team. This pivotal role requires extensive procurement category experience, particularly in labour services, to drive commercial excellence and support meaningful business budgets. The successful candidate will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead transformational projects. With a focus on personal development and sustainability, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment. Join a company that values well-being and promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

Paternity leave

24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or buying, preferably in Retail or Labour Services.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a focus on ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Implement projects aligned with transformation priorities and enhance existing services.

Skills

Commercial Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Procurement Experience

Job description

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Retail and Wholesale | Role: Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

About the role

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

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

This position is pivotal in delivering commercial excellence to support meaningful business budgets.

You will be responsible for

1. Developing and delivering procurement strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers & partners internationally.
2. Implementing projects aligned with Tesco transformation priorities.
3. Providing opportunities for personal development in procurement through fast-paced transformational projects.
4. Writing and executing the procurement plan for your assigned services and products.
5. Improving existing services, seeking specialization and automation enhancements.
6. Acting as the go-to person for partners on strategy development.
7. Leading supplier reviews and managing contract-related concerns.
8. Building strong relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence requirements.
9. Assessing new and existing suppliers for sustainability, risk minimization, and service optimization.

You will need

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration and partner engagement.
• A proven record of implementing change through influence and challenge.
• High standards of ethics and integrity, with a focus on personal and team development.
• At least three years of procurement/buying experience, preferably in Retail or Labour Services.

What's in it for you?

We prioritize our colleagues' well-being through comprehensive benefits, including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, plus 13 weeks statutory pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health support

About Us

At Tesco, we're more than just a supermarket—we're a technology company, a mobile network, and a community supporter. Our colleagues are dedicated to making every day better for customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide.

We promote a healthy work-life balance, with 60% of the week in-office or onsite and the rest remotely. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application, click here.

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