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About the role We’re recruiting a Procurement Manager to join Booker on a fixed-term contract within our Goods and Services Not For Resale (GSNFR) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new team and help shape how procurement operates from the ground up. You’ll play a key role in driving value, influencing strategy, and embedding best-in-class procurement across the business. Reporting to the Head of Procurement – GSNFR, you’ll lead on delivering cost savings, strong procurement strategies, and ensuring all activity is compliant and fit for purpose, while improving supplier performance and supporting Booker’s transformation journey. We’re looking for someone who can start immediately, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
Job Responsibility
Develop and deliver category strategies across assigned GSNFR areas, aligned to Booker and Tesco transformation priorities
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the UK and internationally
Lead annual and in‑year negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms and deliver year‑on‑year savings
Identify, scope, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives and value‑driven projects
Support the rollout of new ways of working across Booker/Tesco GSNFR, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement
Manage supplier performance through structured reviews, acting as the escalation point for contract or service issues
Review existing and potential suppliers to ensure they meet Booker/Tesco sustainability, risk, and service standards
Develop procurement plans for your categories, ensuring clear priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Champion innovation, automation, and service improvements to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction
Contribute to the development of team capability and support the delivery of the wider GSNFR cost‑reduction plan
Requirements
Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
Experience developing and delivering procurement strategies and category plans
Skilled at identifying service improvements, driving automation, and embedding new processes
Confident leading supplier reviews and managing complex contract issues
Ability to assess supplier suitability, manage risk, and optimise service delivery
Ability to balance Strategic planning with fast-paced operational demands
What we offer
A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases
10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year
Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
Free eye test when you spend £50 or more
50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme
After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount
Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution
Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family