Michael Page
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.
Description
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 & Devices
Key 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.
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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.
Desired Skills and Experience
Senior Category Manager - Technology Procurement | ASDA | Leeds (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Procurement professional looking for an opportunity to influence one of the UK's largest and most recognisable retail businesses?
ASDA is investing heavily in its Procurement function, and as part of that transformation, we are recruiting for a Senior Category Manager - Technology Procurement to join the team at Asda House in Leeds.
Technology is at the heart of ASDA's transformation agenda, supporting everything from customer experience and digital innovation through to operational performance and business growth. This role offers the chance to manage a significant technology spend portfolio whilst partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver commercial value, innovation, and long-term strategic outcomes.
As Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across a diverse and complex technology portfolio. You'll lead high-value sourcing projects and commercial negotiations, build strong supplier partnerships, and help shape the future direction of technology procurement within the organisation.
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The category portfolio spans a broad range of technology areas including Software & SaaS, Cloud Services (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud), IT Infrastructure, Data & Analytics Platforms, Cyber Security, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Digital & E-Commerce Solutions, ERP Applications, Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and End User Computing.
This is far more than a traditional procurement role. You'll work at the centre of strategic business initiatives, providing commercial leadership on projects that directly impact millions of customers and support ASDA's continued growth and transformation. You'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, deliver significant value creation opportunities, and collaborate with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Commercial, and Operations functions.
We're looking for a commercially driven procurement leader with strong strategic sourcing and category management experience. You'll be comfortable leading complex negotiations, managing high-value supplier relationships, and engaging credibly with senior stakeholders. Experience within Technology Procurement is highly desirable, although individuals with strong indirect procurement backgrounds and a passion for technology categories will also be considered.
Why join ASDA?
- Join a Procurement function undergoing significant investment and transformation
- Manage a high-profile technology portfolio with real business impact
- Lead complex sourcing projects and strategic supplier relationships
- Partner with senior stakeholders across one of the UK's leading retailers
- Hybrid working from Asda House, Leeds
- Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package
- Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
At ASDA, Procurement is increasingly recognised as a strategic business partner, helping to drive innovation, deliver value, manage risk, and support long-term growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where you can make a tangible impact and help shape the future of Procurement within the organisation.
If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and want to be part of an ambitious organisation that is passionate about investing in its people and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Leeds (Hybrid)
💼 Permanent Position
💰 Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus, Excellent Benefits
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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