Fresh Produce Buyer

• Have an understanding of the current market conditions
• Working with the senior commercial managerial teams, you will develop and refine the current procurement plans to deliver the required margin, quality and availability to our ASDA customers
• Work with and successfully manage supplier relationships ensuring focus on availability, quality and financial plan commitments are met.
• You will provide both new and improved varieties and products within the category scope to exceed the expectations of our customers whilst ensuring we are cost effective & competitive within the market
• Maintaining all procurement satisfies GSCOP processes
• As a strong communicator, you will liaise with our procurement advisors to support the control of stock and ensure our internal and external operations teams are aware of volumes and potential risks to enable them deliver the lowest cost supply route to market

• An experienced, driven buyer with a strong background in Fresh Produce or FMCG
• prior exposure to the stone fruit category would be a valuable advantage
• Demonstrate cost saving procurement solutions implemented in previous roles
• As an exceptional communicator - both verbally and written, you will able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and networking ability
• You will have previously used a of wide range of buying tools, including a sustainable sourcing approach
• You will have fantastic attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex and long lead time projects

prior exposure to the stone fruit category

• 15% Asda In-store Discount
• Paid Annual Leave Allowance – 33 days per annum
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
• Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service
• Grocery Aid - emotional, practical, and financial support services
• Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off
• Discounted health assessments
• Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
• Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - fee-free mortgage and protection advice
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money
• Ride-to-work scheme
• Care Concierge - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource