Senior Category Manager – Property & Facilities Procurement

About the role

Join ASDA's procurement function, managing over £2.5bn of indirect spend, and lead a strategically important portfolio supporting one of the UK's largest retail estates. The role influences major investment programmes, builds high‑value supplier partnerships, and works closely with senior stakeholders across Property, Estates, Construction and Facilities Management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business and operational priorities.
• Lead complex sourcing programmes, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Deliver measurable value through cost optimisation, supplier performance improvement and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Property, Estates, Construction and Operations.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and governance frameworks.
• Support major investment, estate development and transformation programmes.
• Embed sustainability and responsible sourcing principles into category strategies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Category Management, Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Expertise across Property, FM, Construction, Estates or Workplace Services categories.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Track record of delivering significant value and procurement outcomes.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong supplier relationship management and performance improvement experience.
• Desirable: retail, infrastructure, construction or FM sector experience; experience supporting capital projects or estate transformation programmes; knowledge of ESG and sustainable procurement practices; CIPS qualification or progress towards it.

What we offer

• Ownership of a high‑profile Property & FM portfolio.
• Exposure to senior business leaders and key transformation programmes.
• Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy across one of the UK's largest retail estates.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with strong career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, car allowance and excellent benefits.