Software Lead Category Manager

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Software Lead Category Manager to drive procurement transformation. In this pivotal role, you will manage end-to-end sourcing activities, develop innovative category strategies, and collaborate with key stakeholders to maintain a competitive cost base. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence major business investments and contribute to a data-driven procurement function. With a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package, this role promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

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

Excellent parental leave policies

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts across a range of services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Technology Procurement and Category Management.
• Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
• Experience in influencing senior levels within a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop Software category strategies.
• Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives.
• Drive the procurement transformation, setting new standards.

Skills

Technology Procurement

Category Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Agility and Adaptability

Software Procurement

Job description

Job Title

Software Lead Category Manager

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

18 May 2025

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 £2.5billion 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.

“Everything about Asda”

With a turnover of over £20billion 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

You’ll have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing activity along with setting the category strategy. You'll also influence and partner your category stakeholders to help deliver our cost transformation activity, and help ensure a best in class cost base.

This advert is to apply for a role in Technology Procurement Team. Although we will consider your application for other roles where applicable.

Your Role

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop Software 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 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 Software Procurement / Cloud would be desirable.

We would require this role to be based in our Asda House office, Leeds for at least 3 days a week for this position.

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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 Wagestream, 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 make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• 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"