Procurement Manager
About Us
We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.
About the Role
Drive Ocado’s global expansion as Procurement Manager. You’ll lead end-to-end supply and delivery for Third-Party MHE, building strategic supplier partnerships that cut long-term costs and deliver exceptional value to our international clients.
Core duties:
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across engineering, product development and projects, to ensure product specifications and changes are managed effectively from concept to supply
- Lead supplier relationship management activities with key suppliers
- Assess impact of proposed engineering changes with suppliers
- Implement engineering changes into the supply chain, including sourcing, negotiating and contracting
- Provide commercial data to internal project teams for business cases
- Development, coordination and management of key suppliers
- Report relevant supplier KPIs and drive performance
- Support the successful delivery of goods to schedule whilst achieving budget and meeting specified Quality standards
- Support the coordination of product demand v’s manufacturing requirements with business stakeholders and suppliers
- Risk identification and mitigation, anticipating supply chain challenges
- Take ownership of supply issues, resolving them in line with business need
- Recommend and implement process improvements to improve Supply Chain robustness
- Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects and expectations
- Drive best practice in Procurement and Supply Chain, and deliver continuous improvement
- Understands the product and supplier market, and able to provide information and recommendations based on this
About you
- Proven track record in Procurement and effective supplier management
- Experience of sourcing and contracting MHE goods and services.
- Supplier negotiation including commercial and contract terms
- Although a hybrid role, 2 days per week in the Hatfield office (Tue & Wed) and travel to supplier sites both in the UK and abroad is expected
- Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced environment
- High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and ERP software
Preferred (in addition to minimum)
- Qualification at higher national or degree level
- CIPS or equivalent qualification
- Experience of sourcing direct goods in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
- International sourcing experience and legal contract experience
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering procurement and/or category strategies
What we offer
We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:
- Time to recharge:
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world. - Health & wellbeing:
Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance. - Family-first policies:
22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave - Financial support:
Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets. - Commuter perks:
Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations. - Exclusive discounts:
15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).
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