About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Commercial Team at IPL Normanton!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Specialist – Buyer to become a vital part of our onsite Commercial Team at IPL. If you are passionate and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.
Position Details
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: IPL Normanton, site based role
Contract Type: Permanent
Your key responsibilities will include
- Have an understanding of the current market conditions
- Work with the senior commercial managerial teams to develop and refine procurement plans to deliver the required margin, quality and availability to our ASDA customers
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring focus on availability, quality and financial plan commitments are met
- Provide new and improved varieties and products within the category scope to exceed customer expectations while ensuring cost‑effectiveness and competitiveness
- Maintain all procurement processes to meet GSCOP standards
- Liaise with procurement advisors to support stock control and inform internal and external operations on volumes and potential risks to enable the lowest cost supply route to market
What we are looking for
- An experienced buyer or an ambitious junior buyer; a background in Fresh Produce or FMCG is a valuable advantage
- Track record of implementing cost‑saving procurement solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal, relationship building and networking skills
- Experience with a wide range of buying tools, including a sustainable sourcing approach
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex and long‑lead‑time projects
What’s in it for you
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we foster development and provide an exceptional work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
- 15% Asda In-store Discount
- Paid Annual Leave Allowance – 33 days per annum (including 8 bank holiday days)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life Assurance – all colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 × their annual base salary
- Help@hand – free access to health and wellbeing support service including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy and mental health support
- Grocery Aid – emotional, practical and financial support services for colleagues and their families
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Asda Mobile Discount – 30 % off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and one family member
- Discounted health assessments – negotiated rates on Self‑Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and household members
- Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10 % discount
- Mortgage Advice Bureau – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
- Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money – better exchange rate when buying currency through Asda Travel Money
- Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing and equipment
- Care Concierge – access to Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
About Us
Our purpose is to create exceptional value for our customers and support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.
We live our values and support each other’s development. We are a community that embraces diversity in all forms. We are committed to a fully inclusive business representing our customers, locations and communities.
Equal Opportunities
We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background.
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