Procurement Manager

into the supply chain, including sourcing, negotiating and contractingProvide commercial data to internal project teams for business casesDevelopment, coordination and management of key suppliersReport relevant supplier KPIs and drive performanceSupport the successful delivery of goods to schedule whilst achieving budget and meeting specified Quality standardsSupport the coordination of product demand v's manufacturing requirements with business stakeholders and suppliersRisk identification and mitigation, anticipating supply chain challengesTake ownership of supply issues, resolving them in line with business needRecommend and implement process improvements to improve Supply Chain robustnessCommunicate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects and expectationsDrive best practice in Procurement and Supply Chain, and deliver continuous improvementUnderstands the product and supplier market, and able to provide information and recommendations based on thisAbout youProven track

record in Procurement and effective supplier managementExperience of sourcing and contracting MHE goods and services.Supplier negotiation including commercial and contract termsAlthough 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 expectedAbility to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced environmentHigh level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and ERP softwarePreferred (in addition to minimum)Qualification at higher national or degree level CIPS or equivalent qualificationExperience of sourcing direct goods in a manufacturing and/or engineering environmentInternational sourcing experience and legal contract experienceDemonstrable experience of developing and delivering procurement and/or category strategiesWhat we offerWe 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 leaveFinancial 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).#LI-HYBRID#LI-JK3

About UsWe 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 RoleDrive 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 supplyLead supplier relationship management activities with key suppliersAssess impact of proposed engineering changes with suppliersImplement engineering changes