At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement for innovative tech, managing supplier relationships and optimising supply chains.
- Company: Join Ocado Group, a leader in online grocery automation and cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, 25 days leave, private medical insurance, and family-first policies.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for international travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving global expansion and transforming retail technology.
- Qualifications: Proven procurement experience and strong supplier management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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 vs 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.
- Understand 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).
Procurement Manager employer: Ocado Technology
At Ocado Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As the Head of Analytics in Hatfield, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive benefits including generous leave policies and private medical insurance, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a cutting-edge environment focused on transforming online grocery delivery. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values individuality and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the retail technology landscape.
