Manager - Procurement

Job Summary:
As a Procurement Manager in the Software category, I will leverage my expertise in strategic sourcing and category management to
drive cost savings and efficiency. I will manage categories/subcategories, spend, and suppliers related to procurement for Software
Licences Maintenance, etc..... I will develop and implement category strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead vendor
selection and contract negotiations to ensure value creation and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
In this job, I m accountable for:
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:
Develop and implement effective category strategies that drive cost savings and efficiency and create additional value for clients through innovative service and product delivery.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align strategies accordingly while maintaining a category-focused approach that drives value and innovation.
Stay updated on market trends and conditions that impact the Category, including pricing, supply/demand dynamics, and innovation opportunities, to ensure the Categorys offerings remain competitive, valuable, and aligned with business needs and expectations
Establish and cultivate robust relationships with key suppliers, fostering mutual benefits, enhancing quality and reliability, and driving innovation in vendor partnerships
Manage risks within the Category (including compliance with legislation) and develop contingency plans to mitigate the risks Lead the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs, RFQs, and negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms and conditions, ensuring value creation for the business
Control of business spend and actively minimise costs through improved use of tools; processes and application of best practices Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence Making decisions within policy and procedure framework to deliver business plans Driving and implementing CI Projects and innovation Develop and lead a hard-working team enabling them to reach their potential to deliver a world class procurement function
Key people and teams I work with in and outside of Tesco:
People, budgets and other resources I am accountable for
in my job:
Colleagues within my function incl Category Heads Timely response to Stakeholders and Suppliers Stakeholders - Directors and Heads of Functions Adherence to Agreed SLAs and KPIs Finance Deliver Value through negotiations Suppliers/industry network Deliver agreed savings against supplier spend assigned IT, Data and Platform Support teams Buyers and Senior Buyers, if aligned for line management responsibility

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