Join Our Dynamic Procurement Team at Asda House!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Advisor - Procurement (Beverages) to become a vital part of our Procurement Team within our beverages department, based at the heard of Asda House. If you are passionate about Procurement and Wine, and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details:
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Location: Asda House, Leeds - Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
• Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities include:
- Administration of new product listings, new TPN's, Articles and Anaplan updates
- Assist the sourcing team with admin relating to vendor setup, specification and contract creation
- Liaise with supply base on product setup
- Responsibility for creating new origin statements for 2XL products in the correct folder and handing these over to the 2XL planner to upload into the 2XL portal.
- Manage the sample intake and storage process for press tastings
- Manage the entry process and sample organisation for IPL wines in the main wine competitions
- Assist in set-up and summary of benchmark tastings
- Collate the results from the main wine competitions and compare with the retail competition - Use results to inform buyers and identify possible new suppliers
- For those areas of buying responsibility, regular liaison with suppliers to understand raw material availability vs programme and actual orders and create solutions to any issues. Escalate to the Procurement specialist/Buying Teams
- Support buying with additional tasks: Sourcing strategy, programme creation, data analysis, supplier reviews
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on time in full deliveries of both raw materials, finished goods and returnable assets for areas of buying responsibility
- Actively attend supplier meetings with relevant sourcing colleague where appropriate to gain confidence and understanding in the sourcing process
- Attend tasting sessions with buying team to build wine knowledge and tasting experience, with the aim of progressing in WSET, and the ability to confidently converse with suppliers on wine quality and the effects of vintage conditions
- Become familiar with the wine buying review process and use that process within your own areas of responsibility
- Understand ASDA range for a selected country/area, as well as the competition's comparable ranges. Identify areas of opportunity and share these ideas with the wider team
- Once knowledge and experience has developed sufficiently, take on specified country responsibility with continued support from the sourcing team – Tasting, quality assessment, blending, price negotiation and contract setup
What are we looking for?
GCSE Mathematics and English
WSET qualification and wine industry experience would be advantageous
Accuracy / Attention to detail under pressure
Microsoft Office Excel Skills
Self-motivated to achieve tasks
Effective communicator within a team environment
Ability to adapt quickly to a change in priorities
Willingness to expand knowledge
Skilled negotiator
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
🛒 15% Asda In-store Discount
🌴 Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
💼 Enhanced pension scheme
🛡️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
🩺 Help@hand - Free, direct 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 - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
📱 Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
🩺 Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
💱 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)
🚴 Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
🧑⚕️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀