Lead Procurement Manager - Property

Tesco Plc; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Lead Procurement Manager to lead the Property category, manage a team, and ensure effective procurement strategies for building fabric maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong procurement background, leadership skills, and experience in contract management. Join a flexible working environment with competitive benefits including an annual bonus and personal days.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in managing GSNFR categories.
• Background in construction or building procurement preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high savings targets through robust sourcing.
• Maintaining positive supplier and colleague relationships.
• Developing procurement strategies that align with business objectives.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Leadership skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage GSNFR categories

Job description

Lead Procurement Manager – Property

We have a great opportunity for a Lead Procurement Manager to join a successful team at Tesco, leading and developing various elements of the Property category including the Building Fabric Maintenance (BFM) strategy. The role works closely with partners across property, distribution, retail and customer teams.

About the role

The Lead Procurement Manager manages a team responsible for shopfitting, shelving, main contractors, furniture and signage. The role is accountable for procuring all categories related to building fabric maintenance, such as glazing, roofing, winter gritting, landscaping and pest control.

You will be responsible for

• Delivering high savings targets through robust sourcing events and ensuring suppliers meet operational requirements while providing the best value to Tesco.
• Maintaining positive supplier and colleague relationships to support category procurement strategies and realise business savings.
• Developing and delivering procurement strategies and award recommendations that align with Tesco’s business objectives.
• Working with stakeholders to write and deliver the procurement category plan for BFM, supporting the extensive development programme across all formats.
• Consistently tracking and reporting savings targets for specified sub‑categories.
• Leading supplier reviews and acting as the point of contact for contract‑related issues.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and procurement teams across other business areas and subsidiaries (e.g., Booker & Tesco CE) to drive group efficiencies and savings.
• Gathering market intelligence and analyses to identify alternative suppliers, new developments and efficiencies.
• Identifying cost savings and optimisation levers using data and insights to make informed decisions.
• Following the Code of Business Conduct and ensuring due diligence and ethical checks are completed.
• Leading a team and conducting performance reviews, including regular 1:1s and objective setting.

You will need

• Procurement expertise with experience in managing GSNFR categories.
• Background in construction or building procurement preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to lead and mentor a team of Procurement Managers, including overseas colleagues.
• Experience developing talent to grow capability and skillset.
• Procurement, contract management and negotiation skills, plus experience with large multi‑million pound sourcing events.
• Ability to bring new concepts and ideas to life and engage senior colleagues.
• Capability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, driving innovation across the category.

What's in it for you?

• 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 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.

About Us

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work, working in a flexible environment where you can collaborate in office locations or remote. We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader and are fully committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you need support with your application, please contact us for more information. And if you’re interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don’t let that hold you back from applying.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Retail

Location

London, England, United Kingdom