Procurement Manager at Ocado Group

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). #LI-HYBRID #LI-JK3

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