Category Manager - Logistics Procurement

Reference: JN-

Posted:

Location: Leeds, England, GB

Contract type: Full time

Company: Michael Page

Job function: Procurement & Supply Chain

Subsector: Indirect Procurement

Sector: Retail

Where: Leeds

Contract type: Permanent

Consultant name: Katie Martin

Consultant phone:

• Category Manager - Logistics Procurement
• ASDA | Leeds (Asda House) | Hybrid Working

About Our Client

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 Category Manager - Logistics Procurement to lead a diverse and strategically important portfolio spanning Transport, Distribution, Warehousing, Fleet, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics Operations, and Supply Chain Services. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business to shape strategy, deliver value and support key transformation initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics Procurement professional, or a high-performing indirect procurement specialist looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive value, innovation and business outcomes within a complex, fast-paced retail environment.

Job Description

The Opportunity
As part of the Procurement team, you'll develop and deliver category strategies across a diverse Logistics category portfolio, driving commercial value, supplier performance, innovation, and business outcomes.
Working closely with stakeholders across Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance, you'll lead sourcing activity, manage strategic supplier relationships, and support key business initiatives.
Category areas include:
· Transportation & Haulage Services
· Warehousing & Distribution Services
· Fleet Management & Maintenance
· Last Mile & Home Delivery Services
· Logistics Equipment & MHE (Material Handling Equipment)
· Supply Chain Technology & Logistics Solutions
· Packaging, Pallets & Logistics Consumables
· Reverse Logistics & Recycling Services
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and execute category strategies aligned to Logistics and business objectives.
· Lead strategic sourcing activities, commercial negotiations and supplier selection processes, tenders, and commercial negotiations to deliver cost optimisation and value creation opportunities.
· Manage key supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement.
· Analyse spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform decision-making.
· Partner with senior stakeholders to shape demand, challenge requirements and identify value opportunities. Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the Logistics category.
· Monitor market trends and emerging supplier capabilities to inform category strategy.
· Support Procurement's transformation agenda and embed best practice across the business.

The Successful Applicant

About You
We're looking for an ambitious procurement professional with strong commercial instincts, the ability to influence senior stakeholders and a track record of delivering results across indirect spend categories.
Experience within Logistics Services procurement is highly desirable, but we're equally interested in individuals who have managed complex indirect categories and can demonstrate strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking and commercial negotiation skills.
Essential Experience
· Procurement experience within a medium or large-scale organisation.
· Exposure to Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Fleet, Warehousing or related operational spend.
· Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation capabilities within indirect spend categories.
· Proven ability to influence and build effective stakeholder relationships.
· Strong commercial acumen, market awareness and analytical skills.
· A track record of delivering measurable value and procurement outcomes.

What's on Offer

Why ASDA?
This is a unique opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant investment and transformation, where Procurement is increasingly recognised as a key driver of business performance.
You'll benefit from:
· Ownership of a high-profile and strategically important Logistics portfolio.
· Exposure to senior leaders across Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial 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, competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.
Apply Now
If you're a procurement professional with category management experience and a passion for Logistics and Supply Chain Procurement, we'd love to hear from you.
Join ASDA and help shape the future of Logistics Procurement across one of the UK's leading retailers.
Please note all third party CVs submitted will be directed to Michael Page to engage with candidates