Tech Procurement Category Buyer | Hybrid & High Impact

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

ASDA is seeking a Category Buyer – Technology Procurement to join its Leeds team. You will support end-to-end sourcing, lead negotiations, and collaborate with technology partners to deliver value and cost savings within a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits as part of ASDA's procurement transformation journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Category Management, ideally within Technology categories such as Software, SaaS, Professional Services, Telecommunications, or Managed Services.
• Experience supporting or delivering sourcing and contract negotiation activities.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• Proactive self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities across technology procurement categories.
• Support the development and execution of category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Build effective relationships with technology and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support the creation and management of contracts and commercial agreements.
• Analyse spend and supplier data to identify savings, efficiency, and value opportunities.
• Support supplier performance management and risk mitigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Spend Analysis

Vendor Management

Job description

ASDA is seeking a Category Buyer – Technology Procurement to join its Leeds team. You will support end-to-end sourcing, lead negotiations, and collaborate with technology partners to deliver value and cost savings within a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits as part of ASDA's procurement transformation journey.