Costa Jobs – Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager – IT (12-month maternity cover) is primarily accountable for the end-to-end procurement of Security across the Costa Estate, both locally and globally, alongside Digital, Finance and HR.

A bit about us…

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values; we believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. We are the No 1 coffee brand in the UK and as part of the Coca-Cola Company, we’re on a journey to be the worlds most loved coffee brand, we don’t settle for mediocre. We’ve come a long way from the Costa brothers first roastery in 1971, today we are a total coffee company that delivers amazing coffee to our consumers all over the globe. Along with our much-loved stores, this includes our Express machines, Ready to Drink products, and a long list of friends and partnerships. Costa are proud of our collaborative and inclusive workforce, who continually unlock new growth and innovation.

A bit about the role…

Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, the Procurement Manager – IT is currently a UK&I role but will expand to a global remit as the Costa business grows.

Category Responsibilities:

• Primarily manage end to end procurement of security locally and globally for everything IT related, as well as other functional areas across Digital, Finance and HR
• Growing and diversifying the supply base to support Costa’s global brand growth
• Supporting innovation and IT transformation as Costa expands Globally
• Manage Total Cost of Ownership of key strategic changes to the IT Roadmap
• Develop Category Strategy Plans within this area

There is no current line management responsibility, but leadership, strategy, stakeholder management, project management and negotiation skills are important elements of the role.

The role is suitable for someone who is a self-starter, comfortable working in ambiguity, and who likes developing new solutions and problem-solving.

The role holder will be expected to take ownership of and challenge stakeholder decisions to drive best value and total cost of ownership. Therefore, strong stakeholder management skills are required, along with proficiency in contract law, complex problem-solving skills, good market insight, executing RFPs, contract negotiation and management, with excellent commercial negotiating skills.

A bit about you…

To succeed at Costa, it is important that you embrace our values and enjoy working with diverse and committed colleagues. In addition, we would hope to see some of the below:

• A graduate or equivalent and / or MCIPS qualified with significant relative experience in managing IT categories and global transformation projects
• Experience of Procurement strategy development and implementation
• Procurement execution (business requirements analysis, market analysis, sourcing strategy, tender, negotiation, contract award, supplier management etc)
• Ability to deliver tangible results across a range of objectives
• Relationship management and Influencing – Able to communicate & influence effectively at senior / Executive levels
• Project Management – Able to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results to agreed timescales
• Broad understanding and associated procurement best practice at a global level
• Fully conversant with a broad range of sourcing strategies required to underpin corporate strategies

What we can offer…

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility to suit your personal needs. In addition, you will benefit from the below:

• Car allowance
• BUPA Healthcare
• Costa Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• 25% staff discount, including endless free coffee onsite at support office
• 25 days Holidays

Location / Travel: Dunstable, Luton (Hybrid, Working)

At Costa Coffee we celebrate Inclusion and Equality; we believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency and embrace differences in all that we do. #nowisthemoment to join.