Lead Procurement Category Manager-Logistics & Supply Chain
Apply locations Asda House
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 22, 2025 (4 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R-035477
Job Title
Lead Procurement Category Manager-Logistics & Supply Chain
Location
Asda House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Purchasing/Procurement
Closing Date
21 January 2025
We’re transforming the way procurement works here at Asda. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making and the forefront of our transformation journey.
Our growing team manages over £2.5 billion of indirect/goods not for resale spend, and is on a journey to become a best in class function, with a broad agenda across all areas of procurement from sourcing and cost transformation to sustainability and management of strategic relationships.
With opportunities to join us across multiple levels and categories including Technology, Marketing, Professional Services, Logistics – Supply Chain, and Energy, you’ll support a range of commercial activities, find innovative ways to drive efficiency, and help us get that #2 share in Grocery.
Your Role
* 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.
Let's find out about you
* 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 organization.
* Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.
Everything you'll love
* 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.
* Career development – We want our colleagues to thrive and grow as our business does.
* Support for 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 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. We want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
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