As a Supplier Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our technology partners and suppliers deliver outstanding performance. You will oversee support, maintenance, and SaaS solutions while collaborating closely with our tech business units, platforms, and enterprise functions.
Why Join Asda?
At Asda, we are a values-led organisation, fostering a culture of openness, creativity, and collaboration. We believe in empowering individuals, making opportunities abundant across our business. With over £300 million in transactions every week and more than 2 million monthly website transactions, our 145,000+ colleagues work tirelessly to keep customers at the heart of everything we do.
What You’ll DoSupplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement and oversee corporate SRM strategies while ensuring alignment with tech governance frameworks.Performance Monitoring & Management: Track, report, and manage supplier performance to maintain high service standards.Technology Business Partnering: Drive the successful delivery of our tech business partnering model.Contract & Sourcing Strategy: Develop and maintain contract roadmaps, including sourcing strategies for business units, platforms, and enabling capabilities.Procurement Activities: Manage procurement processes for projects up to £250k, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies.Cost Management: Monitor and forecast supplier spend while identifying cost reduction opportunities.Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with business units, platform leads, procurement, and legal teams to ensure seamless collaboration.Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
What We’re Looking ForProven experience in managing strategic and critical suppliers.Strong knowledge of contract management lifecycle, including tender processes and legal transitions.Experience in line management with a passion for developing talent.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong commercial acumen and financial oversight abilities.A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving.Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.A solid understanding of technology and IT services.
Find Your Everything at Asda
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. We actively seek to inspire and attract diverse talent to join our team.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company bringing brighter living within everyone’s reach!
Work Where it WorksOur hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including; -
Discretionary company bonus £5,700 company car or car allowance Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.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 Asda and proud to be themselves
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