Buying Manager - Pastry, Tapas & Party food

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Job Title Buying Manager - Pastry, Tapas & Party food Location: Asda House Employment Type: Full time Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours Per Week: 37.5 Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits: Category: Buying Closing Date: 24 May 2026 About the role Are you an experienced Buying Manager looking for an opportunity to work with some of the UKs best loved brands? We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Manager to join our team here at Asda House on a maternity contract! From irresistible Hot Pies to vibrant Tapas and show‑stopping Party food, this is a role at the heart of how customers celebrate and entertain. You’ll work across indulgence, innovation and seasonal moments, shaping a category that’s as creative as it is commercial. A fast‑paced, flavour‑led brief where trends, craftsmanship and big moments come together. As a Buying Manager, you will work collaboratively with key suppliers and with internal stakeholders alike in order to deliver sales, pricing and growth ahead of the market while helping to manage the category P&L. You will negotiate and deliver business plans as well as understand customers and implement strategies that meets their needs. You will also need to un...