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We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone\'s input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct \xc2\xa3300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join us! You will be an integral part of the team with plenty of opportunity to develop your trading skills.

\xe2\x80\x9cEverything you\'ll love \xe2\x80\x9d

• Hybrid and flexible working - everyone is looking for that work/life balance and Asda have it on point. (2/3 days office working)
• Company matched pension to a limit- Looking forward to the future
• 24 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays - Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
• 4 weekly pay - which means you get an extra payday a year!
• Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions - Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
• Discount off your shopping at Asda and George - with extra discounts running throughout the year - really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of \xc2\xa3700 a year
• Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business. (Link to grad scheme on Asda page)
• Free city centre parking - you can also use it outside working hours.
• Plus much more!

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\xe2\x80\x9cFind your role\xe2\x80\x9d

As a Buying Assistant you will support the Buyer with:

• Category administration including line listing, cost and retail changes
• Assisting and inputting into decisions on ranges and promotions, work alongside the team on exciting new product developments
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure they keep to deadlines and tasks and answer and resolve any store / supplier queries
• Analysis, competitor research and day to day trading of your category
• Liaising with different teams & driving accountability to deliver against the critical path

\xe2\x80\x9cLet\'s find out about you\xe2\x80\x9d

• You will have brilliant time-management, organisation and communication skills
• Plenty of initiative
• Excellent excel & analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Tenacious attitude and the ability to work well in a team
• To be calm under pressure

This position is ideal if you would like to develop your career and be a Buyer in the future!

\xe2\x80\x9cFind your everything at Asda\xe2\x80\x9d - bringing brighter living within everyone\'s reach.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

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