Head of Global Sourcing – Property

About the role

This role leads all aspects for the procurement of Property Goods and Services, working as part of the Procurement Leadership team and partnering with the Group Property leadership team. The role manages all supplier partners in this category to deliver Tesco’s property strategy at the best commercial value, whilst ensuring we remain safe and legal.

You will own and develop commercial relationships with a wide range of suppliers, driving enhanced value with key strategic suppliers through efficient Supplier Relationship Management.

The role will require strong procurement and leadership expertise, with a background in leading GSNFR (Goods and Services Not For Resale) categories preferable. You will be working with senior stakeholders across the business to create, build, and develop category strategies in line with Tesco’s key objectives.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary.
• Car Cash Allowance.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
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You will be responsible for

Leading the Property Procurement team (circa 10 colleagues based in the market and India) and be a key member of the Procurement Leadership team, working closely to support the Head of Procurement and the Global Procurement Director

Responsible for the creation and delivery of cost savings plans including Opex, Capital, Cash and Contract Compliance for your category. This requires diligent, careful planning through the long term planning process and in year governance to deliver those plans on time and to target.

You will be integrated with the Property Leadership Team, with significant partnering to Tesco’s Property Services Director and senior Directors and managers across other Tesco functions.

Delivering key strategic sourcing projects across Construction and Shopfitting, Maintenance and Engineering, Automation and Energy and working closely with local Tesco Procurement teams

This role will look after Property Procurement both in our core UK business, but also integrating and building category strategies for the Group (Central Europe, ROI and Tesco Business Solutions) as well as supporting subsidiaries (Tesco Insurance, Tesco Mobile, dunnhumby, Booker and One-Stop) in some cases directly and in some other as part of a collaborative matrix

Providing a detailed and deep understanding of the supply market across core sub-categories such as Maintenance and Engineering, Refrigeration, Automation and how the development of AI in the industry will create further opportunities in the future

Undertaking detailed analysis of vendor proposals including cost, service and capability appraisals

Developing standard methodologies and ways of working to further efficiencies and compliance with procedures

Constantly challenging the business to maintain a competitive position in the supply market, generate healthy competitive tension to ensure we provide the right quality of product and services, at the best possible cost for Tesco

Following market trends to enable insight through market research, benchmarking, supplier knowledge and networking

Negotiating prices with suppliers to deliver significant measurable annual savings (in contribution of Tesco’s strategy and group cost reduction plans)

Representing Tesco at senior level with the supplier and industry community to ensure Tesco's best interest and influence with key suppliers, trade bodies and other entities.

Responsible for definingspecific category strategies to ensure accurate sourcing plans in the short to long-term.

Defining talent pipelines, development plans, leading compliance related topics and defining governance frameworks.

Playing a leading role in transformation activity and adoption of new tools and AI technology for the function

You will need

• Experience in strategic Property sourcing, with a track record of delivering cost reduction
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing methodologies for category management
• Strong negotiation skills. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), design-to-build, and other standard methodologies tools. The expectation is for candidates to have a deep toolbox of methodologies to approach the category
• Ability to successfully manage large suppliers, and proven results in handling vendors and achieving demonstrable commercial results
• In-depth market knowledge, and a wide network of relationships across the Property sector - both in UK and globally, engaging with suppliers at a senior and executive level
• Spotting and nurturing leadership talent with the ability to motivate all levels through excellent judgment, professional competence, credibility, flexibility, and personal integrity
• Excellent line management and interpersonal skills with an ability to encourage trust and confidence and empower the team

About us

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.