Job Title
Lead Procurement Category Manager - Logistics
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
26 April 2026
We’re transforming the way procurement works here at Asda. What does that mean for you? That you’ll be at the heart of decision‑making and the forefront of our transformation journey.
Our growing team manages over £2.5bn 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. With opportunities to join us across multiple levels and all categories including Technology, Marketing, Professional Services, Property & FM and Logistics/Supply Chain, you’ll support a range of commercial activities, dare to find new innovative ways to drive efficiency, and help us get that #2 share in Grocery.
So we can offer our customers the best value possible. That’s what it means to put customers at the heart of everything. “Everything About Asda” With a turnover of over £20bn every year, over 2 million transactions every month, and around 141,000 dedicated Asda colleagues taking care of our customers every day, we're really a place that's got everything – for our customers and your career.
Your Role
If you are a Procurement expert who will enjoy the responsibility of delivering transformation activity, and helping ensure a best‑in‑class cost base within your assigned categories then this could be the opportunity for you.
You will lead the development and implementation of category strategies by providing thought and commercial leadership to cross‑functional colleagues and collaborating effectively in a complex environment.
The Logistics category team need to be able to provide credible commercial guidance in often complex scenarios for categories that directly impact on operational capability so you will be exceptionally commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills.
The Logistics categories include haulage and transport, final‑mile delivery solutions, third‑party warehouse and fulfilment, automation installation and maintenance, other warehouse equipment, international transport and freight management, and fleet assets and maintenance.
Although prior experience in a logistics or supply chain category role would be desirable, we are open to applications from individuals with an interest in Logistics seeking to switch categories in order to progress career development.
We are interested to speak to candidates at both Category Manager and Lead Category Manager levels.
The Specifics
* Develop category strategies to build and maintain a pipeline of delivery opportunities.
* Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive forward category initiatives.
* Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the Logistics function.
* Manage end‑to‑end sourcing activities.
* Contribute to our cost and cash programme.
* Create & maintain successful supplier relationships and develop future strategic partnerships.
“Let’s find out about you”
* Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management.
* Adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver real value for the business.
* 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.
* Personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of projects.
Everything you’ll love
To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
* 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 Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to be inclusive.
* Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr