Category Manager

A career that works for you

We’re looking for a Category Manager - Shared Services to join our Procurement team at Tesco Bank, part of Barclays Bank UK Plc.

As a Category Manager for Shared Services, you’ll be expected to negotiate complex supply agreements for Professional Services, labour services and training at Tesco Bank. You’ll be provided with the opportunity to work on some of the biggest contracts which shape the future customer strategy and delivery of the Tesco Bank business. We are looking for someone to support Tesco Bank, part of Barclays Bank Plc by negotiating commercial and legal terms with new and incumbent suppliers and managing supplier relationships in conjunction with the Supplier Management team

You’ll be challenged in this role due to the fast and exciting pace and the role you will play in shaping the new business by negotiating key contracts/agreements that make a difference for our customers and colleagues. 

Our Procurement colleagues enjoy that they are accountable for leading their category and are given the opportunity to work with Senior Stakeholders across the business. Our colleagues also enjoy the fact that we work closely within the various business units and are viewed as an extension of their team and true business partner.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and deliver Category Plans by being innovative and collaborative with various cross functional stakeholders.
• Delivering high savings targets through implementation of robust sourcing events, ensuring that suppliers meet all operational requirements whilst providing best value for Tesco Bank.
• Consistently track and report on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process.
• Using sound judgement build new and develop existing supplier relationships to ensure continued suitability and create greater value across the organisation.
• Support the business to achieve compliance with legal, ethical, and social procurement policies with integrity and good judgment.
• We need you to have
• Experience in Procurement ideally in a related field
• Cross functional working and stakeholder engagement
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of Supplier relationship and performance management
• Category Planning experience

What’s in it for you

• Prepare for your retirement with our colleague pension scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance (WL2+) and virtual GP Service you 365 days a year.
• Performance related annual bonus.
• Indulge in a generous holiday allowance with a minimum of 7.2 weeks, with the opportunity to buy more.
• Embrace the benefits of our Colleague Clubcard, enjoy a 10% discount that increase to 15% every payday (worth up to 2K). As an added perk, we’ll give you a second card to share with someone else
• Benefit from our family-oriented initiatives, encompassing enhanced maternity leave pay, a shared parental leave policy, and a generous paid paternity leave.
• A place to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want

Office Attendance: Our roles are hybrid; however, you should be able to travel to our Edinburgh Office, at least 2 days per week for this position.

Closing Date: Applications 20th November at 5pm