Procurement Executive (FTC)
Hours: 36
Salary: Competitive
Location: Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA
United Kingdom
Apply by: 20/04/2021
Procurement Executive (FTC)
Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA
About the role
This Procurement Executive position will support the strategic development, planning and sourcing for assigned sub-categories, that drives value for money and efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle. As part of this role you'll need to engage with suppliers and stakeholders.
This opportunity is a 14 Month Fixed Term Contract.
You will be responsible for
- Through drive and self-motivation develop strong working relationships with stakeholders to support, endorse and deliver sub category plans aligned to category procurement strategies to realise business savings and support innovation.
- Support the delivery of sub category plans aligned to Category Plans by being collaborative with various cross functional stakeholders
- Actively minimise revenue and capital costs through use of agreed tools, processes and best practice. This will be achieved through a combination of being responsive, utilising good planning and organising skills
- Consistently track and report on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process
- Understand existing supplier relationships to support the stakeholder to create greater value across the organisation
- Support the business to achieving compliance with legal, ethical and safety procurement policies with integrity and good judgement
- Actively learn and take the opportunity to self develop, ensuring mandatory courses are completed
You will need
- Experience of working within Buying or Procurement
- Strong Communication skills
- Good Stakeholder management
- Some commercial acumen
- Strong Organisation skills (including time management)
- Experience of MS office
- GCSE/A-level qualifications
- Strong Data analysis and report preparation
- Cross functional working and stakeholder engagement.
What’s in it for you
We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
- Annual bonus scheme where you can earn up to 3.5% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus 8 Bank holidays)
- On-site state of the art gym at our Welwyn Campus with discounted “Gympass” membership & free health checks via Nuffield Health
- Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
- Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
- Share Schemes – Join our ‘Buy As You Earn’ & ‘Save As You Earn’ share schemes after 3 months service
- Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 3 months service
- Colleague Discounts:
- 10% increasing to 15% after every pay day for a four day period, off most purchases at Tesco
- 10% off One Stop
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
- 20% off all F&F purchases
- 20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. T&C’s apply
- 25% off Tesco Café
- 50% off complete glasses purchases & free eye tests (other offers available) at Vision Express
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shuttle Bus Service to/from Hatfield & Welwyn Garden City Station to Welwyn Campus & Hatfield Offices
- 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
- Our Employee Assistance Programme helps you deal with life’s challenges
- Financial wellness - Tesco has partnered with experts to help you make the most of your money
- Get involved in a range of fundraising activities with our long-term charity partners
About us
Application process
Our office application process varies depending on the role and the level of experience needed.
All applicants will complete a competency-based interview but the process could also include assessment centres, telephone interviews, technical exercises, reasoning tests or informal discussions.
Our recruitment team will be in touch about your application and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Step 1
All applicants will complete a competency-based interview but the process could also include assessment centres, telephone interviews, technical exercises, reasoning tests or informal discussions.
Step 2
Our recruitment team will be in touch about your application and are happy to answer any questions you may have.