Senior Category Manager – Supply Chain

The Details

Supply Chain is a critical pillar of ASOS operations with an annual spend exceeding 630 million. This global sourcing role is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of services that underpin our end-to-end logistics and infrastructure strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement this is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fun agile organisation where you can build on your existing procurement skills by working across a wide range of projects and the breadth of the will gain a deep understanding of how a global fast-paced online retailer operates and will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across exciting business areas.

• Endtoend category management Own the strategy sourcing and performance of last mile air sea warehousing and automation categories ensuring commercial and operational excellence.
• Cost optimisation Build cost models benchmark rates and identify savings across delivery freight fulfilment and automation solutions.
• Market intelligence Track global trends in parcel delivery freight markets warehouse tech and automation to inform category strategies.
• Supplier performance Develop and manage SLAs KPIs and QBRs across courier freight and warehousing partners to drive speed reliability and cost efficiency.
• Crossfunctional collaboration Partner with Supply Chain Finance Legal Tech and Sustainability to ensure logistics and fulfilment solutions support business priorities.
• Risk management Assess and mitigate operational geopolitical capacity and compliance risks across courier networks global freight lanes and warehouse operations.
• Sustainability alignment Support ASOS sustainability goals by evaluating emissions across delivery freight and warehousing and promoting lowerimpact alternatives.
• Innovation scouting Identify emerging technologies in delivery automation warehousing and fulfilment assessing commercial and operational viability.
• Datadriven decision making Use analytics forecasting and scenario modelling to guide sourcing network design and performance optimisation.
• Stakeholder communication Present category strategies commercial recommendations and performance insights to senior leadership.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster connect more deeply and achieve more as a team. Thats why our approach to working together includes spending at least3days a week in theoffice. Its a rhythm that speeds up decision-making helpsASOSerslearn from each other more quickly and builds the kind of culture where people can grow create and succeed.

Qualifications :

bout You

• Category management expertise Strong experience managing courier/last mile categories with additional exposure to air sea warehousing or automation.
• Global network understanding Knowledge of international carrier networks freight markets fulfilment operations and crossborder logistics.
• Commercial strength Skilled in negotiation cost modelling and contract optimisation across multiple logistics categories. Proven experience in developing and establishing supply chain sourcing strategies whilst embedding them in a driven organisation
• Data fluency Comfortable working with dashboards financial models and operational data to inform decisions. A thorough understanding of relevant procurement systems and tools and proactively providing input to the centre of excellence on improvement opportunities.
• Supplier partnership building Able to build strong accountable relationships with courier freight and warehousing partners.
• Senior stakeholder engagement Confident influencing leaders and crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced environment. The confidence and motivation to work independently whilst ensuring senior stakeholders and management are appropriately informed or consulted as required.
• Pragmatic problem solving Solutionsfocused adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity. The ability to proactively pivot quickly and prioritise effectively within a dynamic environment susceptible to change.
• Sustainability mindset Passionate about improving environmental performance across delivery freight and fulfilment networks.
• Ecommerce agility Thrives in a dynamic highgrowth online retail environment.
• Clear communication Strong communication skills and ability to forge relationships with suppliers and stakeholders that are fit for purpose and positively represents procurement.
• CIPScertification or relevant experience.

Additional Information :

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1