Lead Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Your Role

If you are a Procurement expert who will enjoy the responsibility of delivering transformation activity, and helping ensure a best in class cost base within your assigned categories then this could be the opportunity for you.

You will lead the development and implementation of category strategies by providing thought and commercial leadership to cross functional colleagues and collaborating effectively in a complex environment.

The Logistics category team need to be able to provide credible commercial guidance in often complex scenarios for categories that directly impact on operational capability so you will be exceptionally commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills.

The Logistics categories include; haulage and transport, final mile delivery solutions, third party warehouse and fulfilment, automation installation and maintenance, other warehouse equipment, international transport and freight management, and fleet assets and maintenance.

Although prior experience in a logistics or supply chain category role would be desirable, we are open to applications from individuals with an interest in Logistics seeking to switch categories in order to progress career development.

We are interested to speak to candidates at both Category Manager and Lead Category Manager levels.

The Specifics

• Develop category strategies to build and maintain a pipeline of delivery opportunities.
• Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive forward category initiatives
• Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the Logistics function.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities
• Contribute to our cost and cash programme.
• Create & maintain successful supplier relationships and develop future strategic partnerships

“Let's find out about you”

• Proven experience in Procurement/Category Management.
• Adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver real value for the business
• Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
• Adept at balancing and anticipating the needs of various stakeholders.
• Experience in influencing senior levels within a large organisation.
• Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.
• Personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of projects

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, [Employer hidden] has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of [Employer hidden] may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• [Employer hidden] Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be [Employer hidden] and proud to be themselves

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Location

Great Wilson Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS11 5AD

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Why [Employer hidden]?

We’re a really values-led organisation. Our mission means we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively with each other, valuing everyone’s input. We get on with things, we make them happen. As so many people across the UK rely on us, we have to.

Our Creating Change for Better programme tackles the major challenges facing our business and society today and guides our efforts on where we can make the biggest difference by reducing our environmental footprint, creating healthier products and supporting our communities.

Big businesses like ours offer big opportunities. With more than 1,000 stores across the UK, from superstores and [Employer hidden] Living to petrol stations, as well as depots and Express stores. £60m+ in revenue taken every day. We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles 2 million transactions a month. And 75% of the UK shop in [Employer hidden] every year.

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Rewards and Recognition

Benefits you’ll only find here

• 10% off [Employer hidden] pet insurance
• 10% off selected [Employer hidden] Pharmacy services
• 10% off [Employer hidden] Tyres
• 10% off [Employer hidden] Travel insurance
• 20% off [Employer hidden] Mobile bundles

Free remote GP service

Available to you, your partner and your children, 24/7, year round.

Pension

Save for retirement with contributions paid into your pension account by you and [Employer hidden].

Free physiotherapy consultations

Helping you and your partner take care of yourselves with 8 free sessions per year.

Colleague discounts

15% off at our stores - get discounts on groceries and George all year round.

Car cash allowance

Eligible colleagues will receive a cash allowance as part of their benefits package. In addition, all salaried colleagues can choose to register for the Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme*.

(*Conditions apply)

Mortgage advice

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, renewing your mortgage, looking at buy to lets, or simply after some advice in getting a mortgage, get free* unbiased advice through the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), one the UKs largest mortgage brokers.

Confidential support helpline

Find free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through a helpline that’s available 24/7, year round.

Cycle to work

Buy a bike through this scheme and save on tax and national insurance.

Financial support

Find financial wellbeing tools and support, including the ability to stream your pay.

Free eye tests

Head to our in store opticians for a free checkup and take care of your vision.

Bonus

Sharing our success with a discretionary bonus scheme for salaried colleagues that really rewards your contributions.

Cancer support

Guidance and support for you and your family, from before diagnosis, to treatment and beyond.

Paid time off

From holiday to sick leave and other types of leave, such as parental leave.

Mental health support

Access free mental health support for you and your family.

Support and advice with care

If you’re supporting older family or friends with care and support, find free, confidential information, expert support, and guidance about later life care for your loved ones through the Legal & General Care Concierge service.

Hybrid working

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, [Employer hidden] has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Each area of [Employer hidden] may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots

Save money on every day spends

Access to hundreds of high-street discounted Vouchers, discounts on days out, gym memberships, airport parking, and more

Setting your loved ones up for the future

As part of the team, you’ll get life assurance.

Guaranteed contracted hours

All colleagues are guaranteed weekly contracted hours / guaranteed weekly shifts via their contract of employment which is agreed with the hiring manager.

Holiday buying

Once a year our salaried colleagues are able to buy up to 5 additional days holiday via salary sacrifice (subject to eligibility).

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Everything that makes us different, makes us [Employer hidden]

Our colleague-led inclusion networks, including our DisAbility, Race & Ethnicity, Women at [Employer hidden], LGBTQIA+, and our Wellbeing Network, are all about giving our colleagues a space to share their stories, experiences, and perspective. Supported by our dedicated Executive Ambassadors and led by our ten passionate co-chairs, our Networks help us make changes that make life better for every colleague.

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Transforming communities and changing lives

Our stores, distribution centres, and head offices work in local communities across the UK – and we want to be a real part of making a difference for them. From our amazing 400 Community Champions to our charity, The [Employer hidden] Foundation, we’ve got loads of ways to help local groups and charities. Our outreach programmes, grants, and Community Champions are all about listening to our communities’ needs – to shape projects and initiatives that will make a real impact for local people.

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Our commitment to the Armed Forces

Here at [Employer hidden], we’re dedicated to helping the Armed Forces rediscover their everything after service. We guarantee interviews for people who have left service and meet the minimum criteria for a role, provide leave for reservists’ training, support for cadet training, and employment opportunities for their partners. And that’s why we have over a thousand new colleagues from the Armed Forces Service Leaver Community join us every year.

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Head Office roles

Thinking bigger, looking forwards, and always asking what’s next, Our Head Office teams aren’t afraid to challenge how we think, and embrace fresh perspectives, experiences, and change – all to keep us growing.

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[Employer hidden] House

The heart of everything [Employer hidden] in the centre of Leeds, [Employer hidden] House is full of collaborative workspaces and meeting rooms where teams work together to deliver real value for ordinary working people.

It’s home to its own Leon restaurant, where you can get discounted food and drinks, as well as two shops and a staff discount store, where you can sometimes snap up some real end of season bargains. We also have regular atrium events, where you’ll often have a chance to sample new products, and play host to exciting celebrity guests. And you can park your car for free in our onsite parking, with electric charging points just over the road.

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If you're looking for a new opportunity and you want a challenge within a fast-paced environment with great culture then a role at [Employer hidden] would be ideal for you.

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Tom,

Seasonal Packaging Design Specialist

The role is really varied and diverse. You get involved in so many different things! Everyone is so supportive and really cares about your personal development.

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Buying Manager

Work where it works

Here at [Employer hidden], we think that the best way to work is to do it where it works best. That’s why all of our teams who are able to work from home, work with each other to figure out a pattern that works for you all, and the business needs. So you can get the most out of work, whether that’s at home, the office, or both.

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Meet The Recruiter

James Craven

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Head Office

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I recruit for

Head Office.

A bit about me and my role...

I've been with [Employer hidden] since 2022 and the key areas I recruit for are Finance, Procurement, Money and Mobile, ASC and also some Loyalty roles!

A fun fact about me...

I lived and worked in Bucharest, Romania for around 2 years.

My favourite [Employer hidden] product is...

[Employer hidden] Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar hand cooked crisps.

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