Procurement Manager

Tesco Ireland is seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of strategic development, planning and sourcing for assigned sub-categories, that drives value for money and efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle. This requires liaising with partner suppliers and stakeholders. 

• Continuing to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders to support, endorse and deliver sub category plans aligned to category procurement strategies to business savings and support innovation.
• Build and deliver sub category plans aligned to Category Plans by being innovative and collaborative with various cross functional stakeholders.
• Actively minimize revenue and capital costs through improved use of tools, processes and application of best practice. This will be achieved through a combination of influencing stakeholders and robust planning.
• Consistently track and report on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process.
• Using sound judgement build new and develop existing supplier relationships to ensure continued suitability and create greater value across the organization.
• Support the business to achieving compliance with legal, ethical and safety procurement policies with integrity and good judgment.
• Develop and lead a high performing team enabling them to reach their potential to deliver a world class procurement function.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside own function and develop and actively maintain a positive relationship across the Tesco business in Ireland.
• Adhere to all Tesco policies and guidance.
• Follow our Business Code of Conduct and always act with integrity and due diligence.

• Procurement management experience
• Cross functional working and stakeholder engagement
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar role
• Proven history of cost savings and value add projects
• CIPS qualified at level 4 (diploma) or working towards
• Retail or construction knowledge would be an advantage
• Negotiation skills
• Supplier relationship and performance management experience
• Category Planning
• Familiar with MS Office
• Contract management experience

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme*
• Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member)
• Annual leave starting at 23 days
• Save As You Earn Scheme*

*Rules of the scheme apply

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