Buying Manager Health & Wellness

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buying Manager for Health & Wellness to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with key suppliers to drive sales and growth, while managing the category P&L. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a keen awareness of market trends. With a hybrid working model and a range of attractive benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and supportive environment. If you're passionate about driving results and fostering innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Company Bonus

Company Pension up to 7% matched

Company Car Allowance of £5,700

15% Colleague Discount

Access to Wellbeing Services

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Participation in Inclusion Networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar buying management role.
• Strong understanding of market trends and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive sales and growth.
• Negotiate business plans and analyze key commodities.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Awareness

Strategic Opportunity Identification

Customer Needs Analysis

Education

Experience in Buying Management

Job description

Job Title

Buying Manager Health & Wellness

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Buying

Closing Date

12 May 2025

Find your role

Are you an experienced Buying Manager looking for an opportunity to work with some of the UK's best-loved brands?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Manager to join our team at Asda House!

As a Buying Manager, you will collaborate with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver sales, pricing, and growth ahead of the market, while managing the category P&L.

You will negotiate and implement business plans, understand customer needs, and develop strategies accordingly. Additionally, you will analyze and negotiate around key commodities and execute cost-to-serve programs with suppliers to ensure value for our customers.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong awareness of customer requirements, market trends, and competitor ranges
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and innovative product ideas
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence a diverse, branded supplier base

What You'll Love

Our hybrid working model requires a minimum of 3 days in the office per week, with additional requirements depending on specific roles, including visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, plus discounts on various services and activities
• Participation in Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Enhanced parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments

We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and to feel proud to be part of Asda.