Procurement Manager

Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Salary - is from £55,000 + annual bonus & benefits

Work Level - 2

Location – Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Permanent

Office Attendance – Our roles are hybrid; however, you should be able to travel to Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow office 1- 2 days per week, with occasional travel to other offices.

Closing Date - Applications close 25th March at 5pm

We have an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our amazing Tesco Underwriting team, working with all levels of leadership.

Procurement plays a crucial role in our organisation, ensuring we have the right suppliers, contracts, and strategies to support our evolving business. You’ll manage the contractual processes including sourcing new third-parties and renewals of existing in compliance with the Procurement & Supplier Management policy and framework to ensure Tesco Underwriting receive appropriate service and value for money.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that requires strong procurement expertise, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Aligning procurement activities with Tesco Underwriting strategic objectives.
• Identifying contract requirements and writing specifications for existing contracts and/or new contracts.
• Contract Management. managing the delivery of a major part of our contract management program while taking personal responsibility for a limited number of mission-critical contracts.
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside of Tesco Underwriting.
• Keeping track of risk parameters, identifying any more deviations and reporting them to senior colleagues.
• Developing stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these to support the communication of business information and decisions.
• Supporting the TU Procurement Team with procurement activities, including contract administration, tracking, and reporting to maintain governance and efficiency.
• Delivering high savings targets through implementation of robust sourcing events, ensuring that suppliers meet all operational requirements whilst providing best value for Tesco Underwriting.
• 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 Tesco Underwriting.
• Support the business to achieve compliance with legal, ethical, and social procurement policies with integrity and good judgement.

• Proven experience of leading RFP process for Tier 1 suppliers.
• Demonstrates experience in Categories:
  Professional services and Claims supply chain.
• Robust experience in procurement for Underwriting and Claims services.
• Motor / home / personal lines experience is advantageous.
• CIPS qualified or working towards this.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, ensuring procurement activities align with our strategic objectives.
• Experience working inside a large corporate entity with global reach.
• Showing a strategic Mindset:
  Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Building partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicating effectively - developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, win‑win solutions.
• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance our organisational goals.
• Interpreting and applying key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of Supplier relationship and performance management.
• Securing and…