Strategic Category Manager: Indirect Spend & Transformation

Asda Stores Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company car allowance of £5700

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to manage over £2.5 billion in indirect spend and drive commercial activities across various categories. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing activities.

This role offers a hybrid working model, discretionary bonuses, pension contributions, and additional benefits like a company car allowance and discounts.

Qualifications

• Develop category strategies with thought leadership.
• Provide credible commercial guidance for operational capability.
• Build and maintain delivery opportunities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of category strategies.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Create and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Skills

Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management

Skilled at applying commercial approaches

Experience crafting and managing complex contracts

Ability to balance and anticipate needs of stakeholders

Experience influencing senior levels in large organizations

Agile and adaptable

Personal drive to deliver at pace

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to manage over £2.5 billion in indirect spend and drive commercial activities across various categories. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing activities.

This role offers a hybrid working model, discretionary bonuses, pension contributions, and additional benefits like a company car allowance and discounts.