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).