What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
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A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
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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.
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10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
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Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
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Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
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50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
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Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
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An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
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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.
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Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
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Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
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Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
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A great holiday package
About the role
We’re recruiting a Procurement Manager to join Booker on a fixed-term contract for up to 6 months 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.
You will be responsible for
- Develop and deliver category strategies across assigned GSNFR areas, aligned to Booker and Tesco transformation priorities.
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Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the UK and internationally.
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Lead annual and in‑year negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms and deliver year‑on‑year savings.
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Identify, scope, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives and value‑driven projects.
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Support the rollout of new ways of working across Booker/Tesco GSNFR, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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Manage supplier performance through structured reviews, acting as the escalation point for contract or service issues.
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Review existing and potential suppliers to ensure they meet Booker/Tesco sustainability, risk, and service standards.
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Develop procurement plans for your categories, ensuring clear priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
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Champion innovation, automation, and service improvements to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Contribute to the development of team capability and support the delivery of the wider GSNFR cost‑reduction plan.
You will need
- Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management experience.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
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Experience developing and delivering procurement strategies and category plans.
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Skilled at identifying service improvements, driving automation, and embedding new processes.
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Confident leading supplier reviews and managing complex contract issues.
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Ability to assess supplier suitability, manage risk, and optimise service delivery.
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Ability to balance Strategic planning with fast-paced operational demands.
About The Company
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [email protected]
Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
