Lead Procurement Manager - Logistics Procurement

About the role

ASDA is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to oversee a significant logistics spend portfolio, covering transport, warehousing, distribution, fleet, home delivery and supply chain services. The role will shape category strategies, lead complex sourcing initiatives and contribute to the company’s procurement transformation programme.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across the logistics portfolio.
• Lead complex sourcing projects, tenders and commercial negotiations to achieve cost optimisation.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, risk management and supplier compliance.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to inform decisions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders in supply chain, logistics and operations to deliver commercial solutions.
• Support strategic logistics, transportation and supply chain initiatives across the ASDA network.

Required profile

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing complex, high‑value supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within large organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced transformation environment.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary with bonus and car allowance.
• Excellent benefits package.
• High‑profile logistics procurement portfolio with senior leadership exposure.
• Clear career development opportunities within a transforming procurement function.