Festive Food Procurement Manager

5 days ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Tesco Full time
About the Role

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're proud to have an inclusive culture where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Effectively lead multiple work streams simultaneously, including buyers, developers, brand managers, online teams, technology teams, and supply chain teams.
  • Oversee the detail within the Festive Food to Order Marketing Brochure.
  • Liaise with depots and fulfillment teams to effectively plan demand and volume capacity across the Christmas week.
  • Help build and source customer insight-led ranges and innovation.
  • Analyse and understand performance issues and opportunities using insight tools.
  • Conduct regular store and website visits to review customer insight and food trends, shaping future product and range requirements.
  • Support the supply chain plan, ensuring products are in store on time.
  • Work with category buyers, quality teams, and suppliers to ensure quality is achieved and maintained throughout the plan.
Requirements
  • Commercial buying experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Negotiation and influencing experience.
  • Report preparation and analysis.
  • Stakeholder and supplier management experience.
  • Experience with data analytics and Microsoft Excel.
What's in it for you

We're proud to offer a range of benefits that make every day a little better for you and your family. These include:

  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
  • Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles).
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution.
  • LifeAssurance - 5 x contractual pay.
  • 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.
  • The right to request flexible working from your first day with us.
  • Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
  • A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online.
  • Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home.
  • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.
  • Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

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