Procurement Manager - Tech
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Finance & Business Development
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Requisition ID: 400017042
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here.
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Procurement Manager in the Tech Procurement team means becoming an integral part of a fast-paced and award-winning function that is dedicated to driving efficiency and building strong supplier relationships. As a key player in transforming the way we do business, you will have the opportunity to lead strategic sourcing activities and negotiations in the Networks and Connectivity category, working closely with senior tech stakeholders and platinum-rated suppliers. With a focus on delivering value for Sainsbury's Group, you will play a crucial role in shaping commercial sourcing strategies and driving impactful change.
What you'll do
You’ll play a crucial role in driving strategic sourcing and procurement activities to support the delivery of resilient connectivity to stores, depots, and shared support centres. You’ll lead multiple commercial tenders and negotiations with platinum suppliers, VM02 and TCS, ensuring that all procurement activities align with Sainsbury's Procurement Policy. You’ll contribute to the design of category strategies, conduct supplier evaluations, and provide insight-driven analysis to inform decision-making, ultimately contributing to the success and efficiency of our tech operations.
Who you are
As an experienced professional in tech procurement, you bring a wealth of commercial acumen and expertise in leading strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced environment. Your ability to effectively manage suppliers and stakeholders, negotiate complex commercial terms, and drive business change showcases your exceptional communication skills and cross-functional teamwork. With a keen attention to detail, adherence to procurement policies, and resilience in times of change, you are well-equipped to make a significant impact in the Tech Procurement team here at Sainsbury's.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience leading strategic sourcing activities and commercial tenders, including negotiations with major suppliers in alignment with procurement policy.
- Proven ability to design and execute category strategies, supported by supplier evaluations and insight-driven analysis to inform commercial decisions.
- Evidence of managing supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement, contributing to business change and operational efficiency within a tech-focused environment.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, policy-driven procurement function, with attention to detail and resilience during periods of change.
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We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
