Cheese Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Growth (Hybrid)

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Buyer for the cheese category. The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers and implement strategies to enhance customer offerings while managing the category P&L. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a hybrid work model with a minimum of three days in the office each week. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a passion for collaboration, ensuring value is delivered for customers.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or merchandising, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and deliver business plans for key commodities.
• Work with suppliers to ensure great value for customers.
• Deliver sales and pricing growth ahead of the market.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative working

Category management

Job description

A leading retailer is seeking a Buyer for the cheese category. The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers and implement strategies to enhance customer offerings while managing the category P&L. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a hybrid work model with a minimum of three days in the office each week. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a passion for collaboration, ensuring value is delivered for customers.