Head of Global Sourcing - Distribution & Fulfilment
| Posting date: | 12 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2024 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA |
| Company: | Tesco |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tesco/TP/14036628/922428 |
Summary
About the role
At Tesco, we believe in the power of spending more time together, face to face, than apart. So, during your working week, you can expect to spend 60% of your time in one of our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. We also recognise that life looks a little different for each of us. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome a conversation about flexible working. So, please talk to the Hiring Manager about how they can support you.
We now have a phenomenal opportunity for a Head of Global Sourcing within our Distribution & Fulfilment Procurement function to join a successful team here at Tesco!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Procurement for the largest logistics and distribution network in the UK!
You\'ll be leading all aspects of the procurement of products and services in support of Tesco\'s Distribution and Fulfilment operations, by working closely with business partners to identify opportunities to deliver the required products and services at the best commercial value.
This role will require strong procurement expertise, with a background in leading GSNFR categories preferable. You will be working with senior customers within the business to create, build, and develop category plans in line with Tesco’s key objectives.
You will be responsible for
- The end-to-end sourcing of circa £1.2Bn of supplier spend across all areas of Distribution and Fulfilment.
- Working in close partnership with our leadership teams in the UK, Central Europe and Ireland.
- Delivering key strategic sourcing projects involving 3rd party logistic providers across road and rail transportation, international freight, logistics and warehousing services.
- Managing a team of approximately 10 colleagues across all related spend categories.
- Leading and handling the creation of RFIs/RFPs all through to conclusion, with specific attention on ensuring open and fair completion through the process.
- Partnering with the procurement points of reference with our Supply Chain and Distribution leadership team and other senior customers across the business.
- Representing Tesco at senior level with the supplier and industry community to ensure Tesco\'s best interest and influence with key suppliers, trade bodies and other entities.
- Responsible for defining specific category strategies to ensure accurate sourcing plans in the short to long-term.
- Responsible for the delivery of cost savings plans across Distribution and Fulfilment supplier spend (Save to Invest) that requires diligent and careful planning and skilful execution.
- Defining talent pipelines, development plans, leading compliance related topics and defining governance frameworks.
You will need
- Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, specifically within Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation.
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications preferred.
- Extensive knowledge within the procurement logistics and supply chain market.
- Previous experience of developing and growing a range of relationships across the transportation and logistics industry, both in the UK and globally, to engage with suppliers at a senior and executive level.
Operational Skills
- The ability to empower all levels of customers by virtue of an eye for business, excellent judgement, professional competence, credibility, flexibility, and personal integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to encourage trust and confidence.
- Shown success in leading, organising, multiple and ambitious tasks and priorities.
- Strong commercial negotiations skills.
#LI-HA1
#LI-Hybrid
What’s in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary
- Car Cash Allowance
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount
- 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
About us
Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.
It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.
We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.
We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme