Procurement at ASDA

Help Shape the Future of One of the UK's Most Recognised Retailers

ASDA is on an ambitious transformation journey, investing in its people, technology, capabilities, and partnerships to build a stronger business for the future.  

Procurement plays a critical role in that transformation, driving value, enabling innovation, managing risk, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

As we continue to strengthen and expand our procurement function, we are seeking talented procurement professionals across a range of indirect categories and leadership levels. This is a unique opportunity to join a business undergoing significant change and to contribute to one of the most exciting procurement transformation programmes in UK retail.

Whether your expertise lies in Technology, Property, Utilities, Marketing, Logistics, Transformation, or Corporate Services, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape outcomes, and create lasting business impact.

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Why Join ASDA Procurement?

At ASDA, procurement has a genuine seat at the table.

Our teams partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver commercial value, build strategic supplier relationships, drive innovation, and support the delivery of key business objectives.

Joining ASDA means becoming part of a growing, forward-thinking procurement function where your ideas, expertise, and leadership can directly influence the future direction of the business.

Be Part of Transformation

ASDA is investing significantly in its future. Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in delivering transformation initiatives, influencing change, and helping the business achieve its ambitions.

Accelerate Your Career

With opportunities across multiple categories and levels, ASDA offers an environment where talented procurement professionals can develop their expertise, broaden their experience, and build long-term careers.

Make a Meaningful Impact

From major sourcing programmes and supplier partnerships to sustainability initiatives and operational improvements, the work you deliver will have visible impact across the organisation.

Collaborate with Exceptional People

You'll join a supportive and ambitious procurement community that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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Procurement Opportunities

We're recruiting across a diverse range of indirect procurement categories, including:

  • Technology Procurement - Supporting innovation and digital transformation through the strategic sourcing of technology, software, infrastructure, cyber security, and digital services.
  • Property Procurement - Managing procurement activity across ASDA's extensive property portfolio, including construction, facilities management, maintenance, and capital projects.
  • Utilities Procurement - Delivering value and sustainability through the management of energy, water, waste, and utility-related contracts and services.
  • Marketing Procurement - Partnering with marketing and customer teams to source creative, media, research, and agency services that strengthen ASDA's customer proposition.
  • Logistics Procurement - Supporting one of the UK's largest retail supply chains through strategic sourcing across transport, warehousing, distribution, and logistics services.
  • Transformation Procurement - Working alongside transformation teams to source critical partners, technologies, and services that enable business-wide change.
  • Corporate Services Procurement - Managing diverse spend areas including professional services, HR, consultancy, financial services, travel, and business support functions.

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A Culture of Growth, Collaboration and Innovation

At ASDA, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We're building a culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to challenge conventional thinking, bring new ideas to the table, and help shape better outcomes for customers, colleagues, and the wider business.

We recognise that great procurement professionals do far more than negotiate contracts. They influence strategy, solve business challenges, create value, and build partnerships that help organisations succeed.

Whether you're an experienced procurement leader or looking to take the next step in your career, ASDA provides the platform, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

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What We're Looking For

  • We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who are passionate about:
  • Delivering strategic commercial outcomes
  • Building high-performing supplier partnerships
  • Influencing stakeholders and driving business change
  • Developing innovative sourcing solutions
  • Supporting sustainability and responsible procurement objectives
  • Helping shape the future of a world-class procurement function

Shape What's Next.

Drive Change. Create Value. Build Your Future at ASDA. 

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Meet our team

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Jim Townsend

Chief Procurement Officer

Jim joined Asda as Chief Procurement Officer in 2024. Prior to this he advised business executives, consultancies and technology start-ups how to maximise the procurement value. He was formerly the CPO at Walgreens Boots Alliance.

He has worked for Anglo American and General Electric also within commercial procurement. He has worked overseas extensively, in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and retail environments. He holds an MBA in Strategic Procurement from the University of Birmingham, UK and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  

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Yvonne Darlington

Procurement Programme Manager

As a Procurement Programme Manager, I support our category teams across the cost and cash programme, helping to drive value and deliver strategic outcomes. Having been in the role for 12 months, I enjoy seeing the bigger picture and understanding how our work contributes to business goals. My background in commercial buying and sales has transferred seamlessly into procurement 

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Luke Greenwood

Procurement Category Manager

As a Procurement Category Manager at Asda, I work with an incredible team whose expertise, support and sense of camaraderie make it a great place to work. The most rewarding part of my role is helping shape high-value decisions that materially contribute to Asda’s growth ambitions and deliver meaningful results for our customers. 

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