Lead Procurement Manager - Property
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA |
| Company: | Tesco |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tesco/TP/16617688/970103 |
Summary
About the role
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.
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.
What’s 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
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
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