Naomi Ngandu

Naomi Ngandu is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Category Lead at Asda since March 2025, Naomi previously held multiple roles at Addleshaw Goddard from July 2022 to March 2025, including Procurement Manager for IT, Innovation & Legal Technology, as well as HR & Business Development. Prior experience includes Strategic Sourcing Manager at Labcorp, where responsibilities spanned the EMEA for Telecoms, HR, and Professional Services. Naomi also worked as European Category Manager at Covance, focused on Telecoms and Professional Services. Additional roles include Procurement Category Manager at Tangerine Confectionery and Buyer at Lonza. Naomi began a professional journey in procurement as a Purchasing and Procurement Assistant at Burgess Pet Care. Educational qualifications include a Level 5 from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, a BA (Hons) in Criminology from Nottingham Trent University, and ongoing studies at Leeds Beckett University and Leeds City College.