Procurement Manager - Technology
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1134 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Tesco is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1134 Purchasing managers and directors Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,800 | £49,300 | £54,700 |
3551 Buyers and procurement officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are on the lookout for a Procurement Manager to join our Technology team within our Corporate Services function here at Tesco. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will lead the commercial delivery of your categories, including sourcing, contract renewals, negotiations, and ensuring supplier performance. The role sits within our Global Technology Procurement team, supporting the delivery of secure, innovative, and cost efficient technology across Tesco.
You will focus on achieving value for money and improving efficiency throughout the procurement lifecycle. Working closely with colleagues, you will help shape a robust procurement strategy that balances business needs with safety, legal compliance, technology advancements, total cost of ownership, and environmental impact. This position offers full ownership, fast paced delivery, senior leader visibility, and the opportunity to influence major technology investment decisions.
Some of the areas that we are looking for when it comes to experience are as follows:
- CX, Data & AI – Martech, Personalisation, Digital Commerce, and Data/AI-driven decisioning
- Enterprise Technology – HR, Finance, Enterprise Applications, and core business platforms
- Cloud & Infrastructure – Networking, Telecoms, and Cloud Infrastructure & Management
- Cyber Security & Engineering – Security platforms, SIEM, DevOps, and API/Integration tooling
Category and Supplier Strategies:
- Strong awareness of the IT/Technology supply market with procurement knowledge across Functional / Digital Applications.
Commercial Excellence & Cost Optimisation:
- Run RFPs, RFIs, contract renewals, and supplier selection processes.
- Build commercial models, identify savings opportunities, and manage category budgets.
- Lead full lifecycle procurement process across global Opex and Capex including negotiations with suppliers across Software, Cloud, Cyber, Retail Tech, or Infrastructure.
- Leveraging data, benchmarking, total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling, usage/consumption analytics, and contract optimisation tools.
- Tracking and reporting savings, cost avoidance, efficiency gains, and commercial risk reductions across the portfolio.
- Contract creation, review, and negotiation.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
- Owning strategic supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, continuous improvement, and alignment to our ESG and digital strategies.
- Leading contract governance from award through implementation, renewal, and performance review.
- Collaborate with Legal, Security and Compliance teams to ensure suppliers meet required standards, including cybersecurity, privacy, responsible AI, and ethical sourcing.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management:
- Work closely with Technical, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure seamless procurement activity.
- Years of experience in procurement or technology related commercial roles, with experience managing sourcing events and contracts.
- Sourcing process excellence, negotiation, commercial analysis, supplier performance routines, tool proficiency (eSourcing, CLM, analytics).
- Have a proven record of accomplishment in delivering technology sourcing projects.
- Have experience of building credible relationships and influencing senior management.
- Strong Project, Stakeholder & Programme management skills.
- Good reporting skills for projects, saving forecatsing and governance reporting.
- Experience in category management and strategy development, including building multi-year technology category plans.
- Understanding of responsible procurement practices, sustainability frameworks, and ethical technology sourcing.
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank Holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
The above information is a shortened summary – refer to policies for full details
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Purchasing managers and directors (SOC 1134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~60k in sample- Middle half £45,604–78,624
- Median £59,800
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,300
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tesco holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.