Lead Technology Procurement Category Manager

Asda is transforming the way procurement works. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making and at the forefront of our transformation journey as part of the Technology Procurement team. The 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 sourcing, cost transformation, sustainability, and management of some of our most strategic relationships.

In this role you’ll support a range of commercial activities, drive efficiency through innovative approaches, and help us strengthen our procurement capabilities to support value for our customers. This role is based at Asda House, Leeds, with a hybrid working approach; a minimum of 3 days per week in the office is required.

Job Details

• Job Title Lead Technology Procurement Category Manager
• Location Asda House, Leeds
• Employment Type Full time
• Contract Type Permanent
• Hours Per Week 37.5
• Salary Competitive salary plus benefits
• Category Purchasing/Procurement
• Closing Date 4 September 2025

Overview

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, through to sustainability and management of some of our most strategic relationships.

Your Role

You’ll have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing activity along with setting the category strategy. You’ll influence and partner with category stakeholders to deliver our cost transformation activity, and help ensure a best-in-class cost base. This advert is to apply for a role in the Technology Procurement Team. Although we will consider your application for other roles where applicable.

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.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in Technology 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.
• Experience in Technology Procurement / Cloud would be desirable.

Benefits

• Cash car allowance – £5.7k or an electric vehicle.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Private healthcare – either individual or family.
• 4 weekly pay – extra payday a year.
• Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions.
• Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes.
• We also support colleagues through professional qualifications such as CIPS.
• Free city centre parking.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension up to 7% matched.
• Company Car allowance of £5,700.
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments.

Working patterns

We would require at least 3 days a week in the Asda House office, Leeds for this position. Asda operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in one of our Home Offices. Some areas may require additional in-office days to visit suppliers, stores or depots.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail