Procurement Manager, Tech & BPO Strategy (Fixed‑Term)

Retail

Greater London

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 10%–15%
Pensions scheme and life cover
Private healthcare
Performance bonus up to 20% of salary
Annual leave with option to buy extra

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Procurement Manager on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, ideally starting by the end of October 2026. You will lead the commercial strategy for Technology Managed Services and BPO, manage a diverse supplier portfolio across the UK and abroad, and drive value through negotiations, renewals and governance.

You are a seasoned procurement professional with a track record in end-to-end category plans, supplier relationships, and complex outsourced/service

Qualifications

  • Experience developing end-to-end category strategies.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
  • Experience with outsourced services, managed services, BPO, or technology/professional services categories.
  • Experience of supplier governance, performance reviews and executive-level supplier discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the commercial strategy for Technology Managed Services & BPO.
  • Own a diverse portfolio of suppliers and manage global delivery operations.
  • Lead category plans, supplier negotiations, renewals and selections.
  • Manage supplier governance, performance reviews and risk management.

Skills

Category strategy
Supplier negotiations
Outsourced services
Governance

Job description

Sainsbury's is seeking a Procurement Manager on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, ideally starting by the end of October 2026. You will lead the commercial strategy for Technology Managed Services and BPO, manage a diverse supplier portfolio across the UK and abroad, and drive value through negotiations, renewals and governance.

You are a seasoned procurement professional with a track record in end-to-end category plans, supplier relationships, and complex outsourced/service

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