Fresh Sourcing Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Fresh Sourcing Manager to act as the primary interface between commodity data and commercial teams. You will use market insights to support buying decisions, forecast indices, and develop dashboards while enjoying a hybrid work model with various employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with commodity markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global and local commodity markets for trends.
• Support buyers with quantitative and qualitative market data.
• Collaborate with teams to develop sourcing plans aligned with company goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Forecasting

Communication

Job description

Job Title

Fresh Sourcing Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

General / Other - SF

Closing Date

30 July 2025

Job Description

As the Fresh Sourcing Manager, you will be the main interface between commercial commodity data & commercial teams. Supporting the buying teams with quantitative & qualitative information to drive better informed decision-making throughout negotiations.

1. Monitor global and local commodity markets to track price trends, supply disruptions, and emerging risks.
2. Support the development of commodity dashboards.
3. Forecast and regularly report on key commodity indices and raw material price movements.
4. Translate complex market data into clear, actionable insights for trading teams.
5. Partner with buyers to align sourcing plans with market forecasts and company goals.
6. Provide recommendations on timing of purchases, supplier negotiations, and hedging strategies.
7. Direct the Commodity Data Analysts to prioritize high-value opportunities & flag CPI’s for data support.
8. Collaborate with the commercial finance lead to ensure governance of identified opportunities and CPI acceptance.
9. Work alongside third-party teams to inform, develop, and test data platforms.

What You'll Love

Our hybrid work model involves a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices, with additional days potentially required for supplier visits, store visits, or depot visits.

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, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a helpline
• Inclusion networks promoting diversity and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care, and fertility treatments

We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and be proud of who they are.