Head of Procurement

Job Description

We’re looking for a senior procurement leader to take full accountability for Goods and Services Not For Resale (GSNFR) across Booker. This is a high-impact role with real scope — shaping strategy, driving cost transformation, and building a strong, compliant procurement function that delivers commercial value at scale.

You’ll lead end-to-end procurement activity across all GSNFR categories, working closely with senior stakeholders across Booker and the wider Tesco Group. From sourcing and tendering through to contract implementation, supplier management and risk, you’ll set the standards, lead the conversations and make things happen.

This role suits someone who is comfortable operating at senior level, influencing across complex stakeholder groups, and leading meaningful change in a fast-paced commercial environment.

• Owning end-to-end procurement for all GSNFR categories at Booker
• Setting and delivering category strategies, cost-saving plans and long-term value
• Leading strategic sourcing activity, including RFIs and RFPs, through to conclusion
• Building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across Booker and the Tesco Group
• Establishing and embedding clear governance, processes and ways of working
• Managing and developing a small, high-performing team
• Leading supplier relationships, including strategic suppliers via SRM
• Ensuring compliance, due diligence, risk management and security of supply
• Representing Booker/Tesco at senior level with suppliers and in the wider industry
• Overseeing tools and systems (including GEP, Fusion, Ironclad and SAP) to ensure accuracy and control
• Preparing for and contributing to internal governance forums and long-term planning cycles

• Extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, ideally across complex or indirect categories
• Proven success delivering cost transformation and commercial excellence
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong negotiation skills and sound commercial judgement
• A track record of leading change, challenging the norm and improving ways of working
• Experience managing and developing teams
• A solid understanding of supply chains, markets and risk
• High standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism
• CIPS qualification (preferred, not essential)
• At least three years’ experience in a senior/head of procurement role

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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six 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 employer 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 recruitment@bookergroup.com

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