Buying Manager Red Meat

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is looking for an experienced Buying Manager Red Meat to join their team. This role involves collaborating with suppliers to drive sales and growth, managing the category P&L, and negotiating business plans. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and market awareness, with an excellent benefits package including a company car allowance and discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Inclusion networks to promote diversity

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong awareness of customer requirements and market trends.
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and innovative product ideas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver sales and pricing.
• Negotiate and deliver business plans.
• Implement strategies based on customer needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market awareness

Strategic opportunity identification

Job description

Job Title

Buying Manager Red Meat

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Buying

Closing Date

7 July 2025

About the role

Are you an experienced Buying Manager looking for an opportunity to develop further in a high-profile category? 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 deliver business plans, understand customer needs, and implement strategies accordingly. Additionally, you will track and negotiate around key commodities and deliver cost-to-serve programmes with suppliers to ensure great 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

Everything you'll love

To balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda has a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Additional requirements may include visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.

You will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, along with discounts on various services and activities.
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work every day. We are proud to be Asda and to celebrate our differences.