Description
We're transforming procurement at Asda, and we need a Category Manager to lead the development and implementation of category strategies. You'll work at the heart of decision-making, driving efficiency, and helping us achieve a #2 share in Grocery.
As a Category Manager, you'll:
- Develop category strategies to build and maintain a pipeline of delivery opportunities
- Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive forward category initiatives
- Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the relevant function
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities
- Contribute to our cost and cash programme
- Create & maintain successful supplier relationships and develop future strategic partnerships
To succeed, you'll need:
- Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management
- Ability to apply commercial approaches to deliver real value for the business
- Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts
- Experience in influencing senior levels within a large organisation
- Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment
- Personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of projects
We offer a competitive salary, discretionary company bonus, company pension up to 7% matched, company car allowance of £5,700, 15% colleague discount in store and online, and excellent parental leave policies.