Lead Procurement Category Manager - Marketing

Lead Procurement Category Manager - MarketingAsda House, Leeds (Hybrid)- Permanent, Full TimeCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsClient DetailsHelp Shape Asda''s Marketing FutureWe''re looking for an exceptional Lead Procurement Category Manager - Marketing to lead one of Asda''s most strategically important and high-profile spend portfolios. Managing over 250m of marketing expenditure, you''ll play a pivotal role in shaping how Asda engages customers, builds its brand and delivers growth. Working at the heart of commercial decision-making, you''ll influence senior stakeholders, drive innovation through strategic supplier partnerships and help shape Asda''s future marketing capabilities.This is a specialist role requiring expertise in marketing categories, a proven track record of managing complex spend portfolios and the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where Procurement is at the heart of business decision-making, allowing you to lead a critical category, develop a high-performing team and deliver meaningful commercial impact across the Group.DescriptionWhat You''ll DoCategory Strategy and Leadership Develop and implement long-term category strategies across the Marketing portfolio. Build category plans aligned to wider business objectives and growth priorities. Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve supplier performance and deliver innovation. ..... full job details .....