Job Description

About The Role

Join Our Dynamic

Commercial Team

at

IPL!



We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a

Specialist - Buyer

to become a vital part of our onsite

Commercial Team

at our dedicated House Plants & Flowers site in Whittlesey, Peterborough. If you are passionate about Procurement and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site based role

Contract Type: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include:

Have 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 have some capacity of buying experience either through a direct buying or buying assistant role (horticulture experience would be advantageous) Demonstrate cost saving procurement solutions implemented in previous roles An exceptional communicator - both verbally and written, you will able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and networking ability You will have used a of wide range of buying tools, including a sustainable sourcing approach (desirable) 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?

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 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 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!

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.



We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. 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. We are committed to making

IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!