Procurement Category Manager

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Full time
Procurement Category Manager Role

As a key member of the Asda procurement team, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities and developing category strategies to drive cost transformation and maintain a competitive cost base. You will work closely with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the function. Your expertise will be leveraged to contribute to our cost and cash programme, leveraging data and analytics in the Centre of Excellence. You will also drive the procurement transformation, setting new standards and defining the procurement technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop category strategies.
  • Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and maintain a competitive cost base.
  • Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the function.
  • Contribute to our cost and cash programme, leveraging data and analytics in the Centre of Excellence.
  • Drive the procurement transformation, setting new standards and defining the procurement technology roadmap.

Requirements
  • Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management.
  • Open to individuals seeking to switch categories or with detailed knowledge of their current category market.
  • Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
  • Adept at balancing and anticipating the needs of various stakeholders.
  • Experience in influencing senior levels within a large organisation.
  • Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.

What We Offer
  • Cash car allowance – £5.7k or an electric vehicle.
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself, to switch off and recharge.
  • Private healthcare – either individual or family.
  • 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
  • Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – We genuinely care at Asda. That's why we're creating a culture where our people can perform at their best, and feel their best. Because your physical health and mental wellbeing is just as important to us.
  • Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes – We want our colleagues to thrive, and grow as our business does.
  • We also support colleagues through professional qualifications such as CIPS
  • Free city centre parking – You can also use it outside working hours

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you'll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team. You will also get an excellent benefits package including; -

Discretionary company bonus
£5,700 company car or car allowance
Company pension up to 7% matched
10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

  • Procurement Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Shared Business Services Full time

    Job Title: Principal Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Digital & IT category team as a Principal Category Manager. As a key member of our team, you will lead a small team and take ownership of the delivery of three of our Digital & IT category frameworks.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Shared Business Services Full time

    Job Title: Principal Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Digital & IT category team as a Principal Category Manager. As a key member of our team, you will lead a small team and take ownership of the delivery of three of our Digital & IT category frameworks.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of sourcing category projects and aligned supplier management activities.This is a great opportunity for a Generalist Procurement Specialist with some indirects under their belt to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd.Key Responsibilities:Lead delivery of...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of sourcing category projects and aligned supplier management activities.This is a great opportunity for a Generalist Procurement Specialist with some indirects under their belt to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd.Key Responsibilities:Lead delivery of...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at Medical Protection Society. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS.Your primary focus will be on ensuring optimal supplier...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of sourcing category projects and aligned supplier management activities.This is a great opportunity for a Generalist Procurement Specialist with some indirects under their belt to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd.Key Responsibilities:Lead delivery of...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of sourcing category projects and aligned supplier management activities.This is a great opportunity for a Generalist Procurement Specialist with some indirects under their belt to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd.Key Responsibilities:Lead delivery of...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team in Leeds. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS. Your expertise will ensure optimal supplier performance and drive cost savings...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team in Leeds. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS. Your expertise will ensure optimal supplier performance and drive cost savings...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS, ensuring optimal supplier performance and driving cost savings through robust stakeholder management and negotiation.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategic sourcing...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS, ensuring optimal supplier performance and driving cost savings through robust stakeholder management and negotiation.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategic sourcing...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at The Medical Protection Society in Leeds. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategic...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at The Medical Protection Society in Leeds. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across MPS.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategic...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Full time

    Job TitleProcurement Category Manager - Corporate ServicesLocationAsda HouseEmployment TypeFull timeContract TypePermanentHours Per Week37.5SalaryCompetitive salary plus benefitsCategoryPurchasing/ProcurementJob SummaryWe're seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our Corporate Services team at Asda. As a key member of our procurement team,...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at Medical Protection Society. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across our organization.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end procurement...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Medical Protection Society Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at Medical Protection Society. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories across our organization.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end procurement...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at Asda. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities and developing category strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement category strategies to drive cost savings and improve supplier...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd. As a key member of our Customer Sourcing category sourcing team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the category vision and purpose, supporting the continued advancement of the function.Key Responsibilities:Supporting our...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    Procurement Category ManagerWe are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd. As a key member of our Customer Sourcing category sourcing team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the category vision and purpose, supporting the continued advancement of the function.Key Responsibilities:Supporting our...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Full time

    Job TitleProcurement Category ManagerJob SummaryAs a Procurement Category Manager at Asda, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities and developing category strategies to support the company's transformation strategy. You will influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and maintain a...