Senior Category Manager - Technology Procurement

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Senior Category Manager - Technology Procurement

ASDA | Leeds (Asda House) | Hybrid Working

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Client Details

Join ASDA's Procurement Transformation Journey

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

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

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The Opportunity

Technology sits at the heart of ASDA's transformation agenda.

As Senior Procurement Category Lead - Technology, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across a significant technology spend portfolio spanning infrastructure, software, digital, cloud and technology services.

You'll lead some of the organisation's most complex and commercially significant sourcing initiatives, ensuring ASDA maximises value from supplier relationships whilst supporting innovation, operational resilience and long-term technology transformation.

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

Category areas include:

Software & SaaS Solutions
Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
IT Infrastructure & Networking
Data & Analytics Platforms
Cyber Security Solutions
Managed Services
IT Professional Services
Digital & E-Commerce Solutions
ERP & Enterprise Applications
Telecommunications & Connectivity
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Hardware, End User Computing & DevicesKey Responsibilities

· Develop and execute category strategies across the Technology 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 to understand business priorities and deliver commercial solutions.

· Play a key role in ASDA's Procurement Transformation Programme.

Profile

About You

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

Essential Experience

· 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

Technology Procurement experience.
Software and SaaS procurement.
Cloud and infrastructure sourcing.
IT Professional Services and Managed Services procurement.
Technology vendor management.
Digital transformation programmes.
Knowledge of major technology suppliers and licensing models.Job Offer

Why ASDA?

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 Technology portfolio.
Exposure to senior leaders across functions.
The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and transformation programmes.
A collaborative, fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same.
Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function.
Hybrid working, highly competitive salary, fantastic car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.Apply Now

If you're a procurement professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Join ASDA and help shape the future of Technology Procurement.

Please note all third party CVs submitted will be directed to Michael Page to engage with candidates