Senior Procurement Manager - Procurement and Logistics

Michael Page; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

ASDA is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager - Logistics to lead strategy across a substantial logistics spend portfolio and to drive supplier partnerships across transport, warehousing, distribution, fleet, home delivery and supply chain services.

You will manage complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate major contracts, and ensure governance and risk controls while delivering value and business growth across the ASDA network.

Formación

• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing complex, high-value supplier relationships.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders within large organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced transformation environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute category strategies across the Logistics portfolio.
• Lead complex sourcing projects, tenders and significant commercial negotiations to deliver cost optimisation and value creation opportunities.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, risk management and supplier compliance.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to inform decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations to understand business priorities and deliver commercial solutions.
• Play a key role in Procurement Transformation Programme.
• Support the delivery of strategic logistics, transportation and supply chain initiatives across the ASDA network.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Descripción del empleo

Senior Procurement Manager - Procurement and Logistics Category Manager

Leeds - Hybrid Working

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Procurement is playing a key strategic role in driving growth, delivering value, and influencing commercial decisions across the organisation.

As part of our continued investment in Procurement, we're looking for a Lead Procurement and Logistics Manager to manage a significant Logistics spend portfolio and partner with stakeholders across one of the UK's most recognised retail brands.

Description

As a Senior Procurement Manager - Category Manager of Logistics, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across a substantial logistics spend portfolio spanning transport, warehousing, distribution, fleet, home delivery and supply chain services.

You'll lead some of the organisation's most complex and commercially significant sourcing initiatives, ensuring maximises value from supplier relationships whilst supporting service excellence, operational efficiency and future growth.

This role offers significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to work on major strategic programmes that directly impact customer availability, operational performance and business growth.

Category areas include:

• Primary & Secondary Freight
• Warehousing & Storage Solutions
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
• Home Delivery & Last-Mile Services
• Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Operations
• Courier & Parcel Services

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across the Logistics portfolio.
• Lead complex sourcing projects, tenders and significant commercial negotiations to deliver cost optimisation and value creation opportunities.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, risk management and supplier compliance.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to inform decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations to understand business priorities and deliver commercial solutions.
• Play a key role in Procurement Transformation Programme.
• Support the delivery of strategic logistics, transportation and supply chain initiatives across the ASDA network.

Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven procurement leader who combines strong strategic sourcing expertise with experience operating in complex logistics and supply chain environments, the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and the ambition to shape one of the UK's most significant logistics spend portfolios.

• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing complex, high-value supplier relationships.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders within large organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced transformation environment.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Logistics Procurement experience.
• Transportation and freight sourcing.
• Warehousing and distribution services procurement.
• Fleet and vehicle management procurement.
• Home delivery and last-mile logistics solutions.
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) supplier management.
• Supply chain transformation and optimisation programmes.
• Supplier management within a national distribution network.
• Knowledge of key suppliers and market dynamics across the logistics and supply chain sector.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant transformation and investment, where you'll have real influence on business performance.

You'll benefit from:

• Ownership of a high-profile and diverse Logistics Procurement Services portfolio within a fast paced environment
• Exposure to senior leaders across functions.
• The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and transformation programmes.
• Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.

Desired Skills and Experience

Senior Procurement Manager | Procurement and Logistics Manager- Leeds- Hybrid - Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager - Logistics, leading strategy across a significant logistics and supply chain spend portfolio.

This is a highly visible role where you'll drive complex sourcing projects, lead major commercial negotiations, and develop strategic supplier partnerships across a diverse range of logistics categories, including:

• Transportation & Distribution
• Warehousing & 3PL Services
• Freight & Fleet Management
• Home Delivery & Last-Mile Operations
• Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Services
• Courier & Parcel Services

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations, you will be responsible for delivering commercial value, driving supplier performance, managing risk, and supporting long-term business objectives.

This opportunity would suit an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in logistics and supply chain categories, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering strategic sourcing initiatives and measurable cost improvements.

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