DRS Supplier Engagement Specialist

Asda Stores Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched 15%

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services

Discounts across services and venues

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is looking for a Supplier Engagement Co-ordinator to join our team at Asda House. The role focuses on delivering the end-to-end DRS proposition, working with suppliers and internal teams to shape commercial opportunities.

You will manage the implementation plan, coordinate launches and barcode transitions, and ensure supplier readiness. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the Home Office.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Buying, Category Management, FMCG or Retail Operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Asda’s end-to-end DRS proposition across products, customers and suppliers.
• Analyse customer, market and competitor insights to identify opportunities and shape commercial recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to support implementation and unlock commercial opportunities.
• Support product, packaging and range strategies to minimise disruption and protect category performance.
• Help develop clear and engaging customer communications across stores, online and loyalty channels.
• Own the product implementation plan, including launches, barcode transitions and supplier readiness activities.
• Manage project milestones, risks and dependencies, ensuring delivery stays on track.
• Act as a central point of contact, bringing together teams across the business to drive alignment and execution.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationships

Communication

Prioritisation

Experience in FMCG/retail

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is looking for a Supplier Engagement Co-ordinator to join our team at Asda House. The role focuses on delivering the end-to-end DRS proposition, working with suppliers and internal teams to shape commercial opportunities.

You will manage the implementation plan, coordinate launches and barcode transitions, and ensure supplier readiness. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the Home Office.