Global Procurement Manager - Construction & Store Concepts

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Property Procurement Manager, the Global Procurement Manager – Construction & Store Concepts will play a key part in procuring Main Contractors, Direct Purchase Goods and Consultants for the fit‑out of new and existing stores, both in the UK and globally.

You will develop and execute procurement strategies for construction, building a pipeline of procurement activity to deliver value to the business. Core to your role will be sourcing, contracting and relationship management of contractors, consultants and suppliers to secure value for stores globally. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities within the category, lead competitive tender processes and establish a supply base aligned to Costa’s values.

The role plays a critical part in driving commercial value, supply chain resilience, innovation and consistent premium quality across all store projects.

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies, engaging and influencing stakeholders to ensure the strategy meets Procurement, Stakeholder and Business priorities.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement of contractors and suppliers for new and existing store fit‑outs, ensuring best value, quality and pace of delivery.
• Manage competitive tendering processes, including supplier selection, negotiation, analysis and contract award decisions.
• Oversee contract and supplier performance, ensuring delivery against agreed terms, KPIs and governance standards.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation and risk mitigation across projects while maintaining stakeholder alignment.
• Provide procurement planning, forecasting and reporting to support programme delivery and future pipeline requirements.
• Manage contract compliance within The Coca‑Cola Company policy for SOX compliance.

• Strong procurement experience across construction, contractors and supply base management, with knowledge of contractor, consultant and supplier sourcing models – ideally from a construction, retail or related sector within a multi‑site business.
• Proven ability to run tenders, manage contracts and deliver best value through commercial negotiation.
• Experience working in fast‑paced project environments, balancing cost, quality and programme delivery.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to identify risks and drive value engineering.
• Confident communicator who can build effective relationships with stakeholders and work independently.
• Self‑starter, capable of working autonomously and engaging with stakeholders to board‑level.
• MCIPS (or working towards).
• Understanding of UK construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC).
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in construction.

• Share ownership in Coca‑Cola through the Share Investment Plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• Smart pension, matching contributions up to 10%.
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for unexpected financial pressure.
• 50% discount in all Costa‑owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores.
• Private medical cover through the Private Healthcare scheme.

Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly, blending home working with in‑person time whenever it matters most – whether that’s a team moment, a creative session or simply coming together to share ideas. The new brand home in St Albans will open in January 2027, with the Support Centre teams working three days a week in‑person to bring our bold ambition to life.

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with the recruitment team.