Manager - Procurement

About the role
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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


You will be responsible for
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You will need
Operational skills relevant for this job:
Experience relevant for this job:
- Proven ability to use commercial data analysis tools to review 
- Bachelors in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Economics or 
and analyze spend data (e.g., commodity costs, TCO)
a category related subject from a reputed University
- Must be able to present succinct messages, communicate 
- MBA / Professional accreditation from CIPS or equivalent 
professionally and oversee the strategic decision-making
institute preferable
- Business stakeholder and supplier relationship management 
- Minimum 10 years experience in a sourcing role. Expertise in 
skills and experience
Software category and understanding of UK market preferable
- Working knowledge of the lean six sigma framework to drive CI
- Proven track record of creating procurement strategies that 
- People Policies and Processes, KPIs and SLAs
drive value for business 
- MS Office: Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of Procurement tools and technology platforms
- Demonstrated experience in procurement processes, including 
executing RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities 
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.