Buying Specialist

2 weeks ago


Normanton on Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom International Procurement & Logistics Ltd Full time

About The Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Buying Specialist to join our Commercial Team here at head office in Normanton, West Yorkshire


As a Buyer you will have the unique opportunity to become an expert in your field by not only working directly with suppliers, but also building relationships with growers across the globe, playing a key role in supporting the delivery of the sourcing plan.


Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Please note that this is a site based role**
Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Maintaining an understanding of the current market conditions
  • Working with the senior commercial managerial teams, you will develop and refine the current procurement plans to deliver the required margin, quality and availability to our ASDA customers
  • You will provide both new and improved varieties and products within the category scope to exceed the expectations of our customers whilst ensuring we are cost effective & competitive within the market
  • Maintaining all procurement satisfies GSCOP processes
  • As a strong communicator, you will liaise with our planners to support the control of stock and ensure our internal and external operations teams are aware of volumes and potential risks to enable them deliver the lowest cost supply route to market

What are we looking for?

  • You will be an experienced and passionate buyer who has previous experience within a Fresh Produce or FMCG environment
  • Demonstrate cost saving procurement solutions implemented in previous roles
  • As an exceptional communicator both verbally and written, you will able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and networking ability
  • You will have previously used a of wide range of buying tools, including a sustainable sourcing approach
  • You will have fantastic attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex and long lead time projects

What's in it for you?


We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great environment for people to come and work.

In order to grow we need to find people already living our values, culture and commitment.

In return we will offer you development, a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of:

  • 10% Asda In store Discount
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • 33 days Annual Leave Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
  • Enhanced pension scheme


Life Assurance
  • All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary.


Grocery Aid
  • We've partnered with Grocery Aid to our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical and financial support services.
  • Asda mobile Discount 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and addons for our colleagues and one of their family members.
  • Asda Pet Insurance discount
  • Up to 10% Discount
  • Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)


Ridetowork scheme
  • We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing and equipment.


Plus lots more
  • Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances and long term incentive schemes.
Free car parking
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About Us: Our
purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our
mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.


Through our people we live and breathe our
values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development.

We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

**_Our culture is our people and our people are our culture_
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