Technical Manager

Job description

Why join us
Joining our team at Sainsbury's as a Global Technical Manager means being part of an organisation that values excellence in product development and customer satisfaction. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to shape and implement global supplier management strategies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and driving continuous improvement. Your technical expertise and collaborative mindset will enable you to work cross-functionally to deliver results in a constantly evolving business environment. We prioritise the development of our employees and offer ongoing coaching, fostering a high-performing team that embodies our company values and puts the customer at the centre of every decision. By joining us, you will be part of a team that champions best practises, innovation, and optimisation for the benefit of our customers and the long-term success of our organisation.

What you'll do
As a Global Technical Manager at Sainsbury's, your role will involve leading and managing a global team of Technical colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of all technical aspects of product development across our electrical goods categories, in compliance with the quality management system and quality policy. You will develop and implement global supplier management strategies, driving best practises and continuous improvement to meet quality standards and maximise customer satisfaction. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will use your technical expertise, coaching skills, and influencing abilities to effectively navigate evolving business requirements. Additionally, you will champion and deliver on our Corporate Plan for Better commitments. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring that suppliers understand Sainsbury's Technical Requirements to maintain product safety, legality, and quality attributes. Working alongside the Head of Technical, you will support the implementation of technical strategies, lead the creation and implementation of best practises and quality policies, and drive supplier development strategies. A key aspect of your role will be managing and developing your team, providing leadership, direction, and ongoing coaching to foster a high-performing team that embodies our company values and prioritises customer satisfaction.

Who you are

• Relevant manufacturing or engineering post-grad/degree is preferred
• Proven QA/technical experience within the Electrical category required for the role. Relevant sourcing, retail, manufacturing or product development experience will also be considered
• Demonstrable experience I management in a multinational corporation
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems, ethical audits, testing requirements and manufacturing processes
• Excellent leadership, people management and communication skills
• Ability to coach and develop team members with different geographic backgrounds
• Robust personality with ability to work under pressure and make balanced, timely decisions
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making 

• We are trusting each other, working together and winning as one global team: Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and deliver plans.  Is empowered to deliver the T&E agenda and recognises areas where they may benefit from coaching or mentoring. Supports a globally inclusive and supportive culture
• We are making it better, and are making it simpler: Identifies opportunities to improve ways of working across T&E areas through simplified ways of working, removing duplication and owning decision and process Globally
• We own it, and are doing the right thing for our customers to grow sales: Demonstrates a passion for products and delivers the T&E plan to a high technical standard. Works with 3rd Parties to recognise opportunities and deliver the right innovation for customers
• We are making it better, and are making it happen at pace: Demonstrates great judgement and problem-solving skills
• We save and invest to win: Identifies and delivers projects that will drive the quality, profitability, and corporate responsibility performance of the products we sell
• We are Human, and are cheering on our progress: Recognises and give feedback on colleague performance and celebrates achievements along the way as well as the end goal