Commercial & Supply Chain Analyst - (Pharmacy)

Asda; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension 7% matched

Colleague discount 15%

Wellbeing services and support

Discounts across services

Asda Allies inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Commercial & Supply Chain Analyst - Pharmacy to own the commercial controls, reporting and supplier analysis underpinning pharmacy buying, margin delivery and implementation.

You will manage deal governance across generics and branded medicines, produce reports, support negotiations, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment. The role supports a dynamic healthcare setting and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial, Buying, Category Management, Supply Chain or Finance, ideally within Healthcare, Pharmacy, FMCG or another regulated environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing supplier terms, rebates, costs, pricing, margin or service performance
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with complex workbooks and accurate controls
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Proactive, solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail and patient-first mindset
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with resilience to meet deadlines
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with ERP/pharmacy/supply chain systems advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial deal governance across generics, parallel imports and branded medicines with accurate reflection in systems and reports
• Produce and maintain commercial agreement, rebate, cost of goods and supplier performance reporting with audit trails
• Support negotiations with manufacturers and wholesalers through robust cost/volume analysis
• Manage pharmacy price lists, approved product controls and commercial publications with accuracy
• Monitor wholesaler performance, availability, delivery data and reporting commitments; escalate risks and drive corrective actions
• Use data to identify margin leakage, deal implementation issues, invoice exceptions and opportunities
• Coordinate the commercial implementation of new agreements and changes; confirm readiness and delivery into pharmacies
• Build resilient, documented processes with clear ownership; partner with Operations, Compliance and Technology

Skills

Analytical capability

Commercial acumen

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Pharmacy systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Commercial & Supply Chain Analyst - (Pharmacy)

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Project and Program Management - SF

Closing Date

15 October 2026

Your Role

As Commercial & Supply Chain Analyst - Pharmacy, you will own the commercial controls, reporting and supplier analysis that underpin pharmacy buying, margin delivery and effective implementation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Managing commercial deal governance across generics, parallel imports and branded medicines, ensuring agreed terms are accurately reflected in supporting systems and reports
• Producing and maintaining commercial agreement, rebate, cost of goods and supplier performance reporting, with clear controls and audit trails
• Supporting negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers through robust analysis of cost, volume, service and commercial opportunities
• Managing pharmacy price lists, approved product controls and commercial publications, ensuring information is accurate, current and clearly communicated
• Monitoring wholesaler performance, availability, delivery data and reporting commitments, escalating risks and driving corrective action with suppliers
• Using data to identify margin leakage, deal implementation issues, invoice exceptions and opportunities to improve commercial return
• Coordinating the commercial implementation of new agreements and changes, working cross-functionally to confirm readiness and verify delivery into pharmacies
• Building resilient, documented processes with clear ownership, backup cover and effective controls, while partnering with Operations, Compliance and Technology on regulated or system-led activity

This role requires strong judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge suppliers and internal stakeholders in a fast-moving, regulated Healthcare environment.

About You

You will bring strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to translate complex supplier, pricing and supply chain information into clear actions.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in Commercial, Buying, Category Management, Supply Chain or Finance, ideally within Healthcare, Pharmacy, FMCG or another regulated environment
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience analysing supplier terms, rebates, costs, pricing, margin or service performance
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage complex workbooks, identify exceptions and maintain accurate controls
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence suppliers, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail and a customer and patient-first mindset
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the resilience to manage competing deadlines and resolve issues through to completion
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with commercial reporting, ERP, pharmacy or supply chain systems would be advantageous

Everything you’ll love

Asda operates a hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in one of our Home Offices. Depending on the role, this may also include time in stores, depots or with suppliers.

You’ll also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services including Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Discounts across a wide range of services and activities
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - celebrating difference and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal leave, plus fertility treatment support

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work every day. Simply put, we want everyone to be Proud to be Asda - and proud to be themselves.

Everything you’ll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus

• Company pension up to 7% matched

• 15% colleague discount in store and online

• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.

• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves