Lead-Procurement

About the role
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You will be responsible for
Job Summary:
In this role I will be responsible to manage spend and suppliers related to procurement of HR Services, Recruitment, L&D,  Payroll, 
Professional Services, Temp Labour, Financial Services, Travel, Events, Subscriptions etc. 
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: 
Manage spend and suppliers related to the procurement of HR Services, Recruitment, L&D, Payroll, Professional Services, Temp 
Labour, Financial Services, Travel, Events, Subscriptions etc. 
-Understand and achieve category deliverables, savings commitments, and obligations by establishing and executing project plans.
-Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders to support, endorse, and deliver sub-category plans aligned with category 
strategies, realizing business objectives and supporting innovation.
- Lead the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs and RFQs. Negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms and 
conditions, ensuring value creation for the business.
- Build new and improve existing supplier relationships to ensure supply chain sustainability and deliver greater value.
- Drive operational excellence through improved use of tools, processes, and the application of best practices. 
-Driving and implementing CI Projects and innovation
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
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 
- IT and Platform support teams
Operational skills relevant for this job:
Experience relevant for this job:
- Working knowledge of the lean six sigma framework to drive 
 - Bachelors in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Economics 
continuous improvement 
or a category related subject from a reputed University
- Experience of operating and managing stakeholders  in a 
- Professional accreditation from CIPS or equivalent institute 
remote environment, preferably supporting UK or US geography
desirable
- Adept at working with virtual teams & leveraging appropriate 
- Minimum 5 years experience in a sourcing role. Expertise in 
communication channels & tools (verbal / written - email, 
Corporate Services category and understanding of UK market 
collaboration tools, etc.) to accomplish the tasks assigned
preferable
- Microsoft Suite Competency: Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, 
- Experience of Procurement tools and technology platforms 
PowerPoint
desirable
- Numeracy Skills, Advanced Analytical Ability
- Demonstrated experience in procurement processes, including 
- Eye-to-Detail, Basic Market Research
executing RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities 
Good Negotiation skills are Needed.
You will need
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Whats in it for you?
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 
 
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 
 
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  
 
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 
 
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 
 
Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually 
 
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy. 
 
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 
 
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 
 
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  
 
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  
 
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  
 
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 
 
 At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. 
 
 We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.