When it comes to career possibilities, we've got everything (and then some) covered here at Asda. And that makes it an incredible place to get started in your career journey.
We're one of the big players in the supermarket world, and that means we've got a wide range of programmes for you to choose from – whether you've just finished university, school, college, or if you're just looking for something new.
Every one of our programmes is designed to help you reach your potential, regardless of how well you did in school or where you've come from. From our shops to our distribution centres, our opticians and pharmacies, through to our George and Asda Head Offices, we offer school leaver and degree apprenticeships through to graduate programmes and optical pre-reg programmes.
And each one of those programmes are about shaping the next generation of leaders across retail, technology, and pharmacy and more. Because you're the future of Asda.
With technology changing up how we do things every day, everything we have to offer is growing – everyday. For our customers, and our people. So we can make a difference to their lives, in-store and online.
Our vision is to hold onto the best of the old whilst embracing the new. So we keep our British heritage in doing the right thing for our customers, colleagues, and communities, whilst getting excited by the new, and anticipating the evolving needs of customers.
That means every day here is an opportunity to grow – in the role you joined us in and across the business. Our careers paths open for everyone with the drive. And we'll make sure you've got everything you need to go for it.
You'll find the kind of support that helps you make the most of every opportunity. Our experienced managers and supportive colleagues will guide you each step of the way. And with a network of your peers for extra support, you'll have everything you need to gain invaluable experience, focus on developing yourself, and really grow your skills.
So you can go from a graduate or apprentice who's just starting out, to a leader taking control of their own career path. And move across the business as you grow and follow your interests.
If you're determined and have a drive to get stuck in and embrace change as it comes, you can do just about anything here – and that can take you anywhere you want to go.
Are you a recent graduate that wants to kickstart their career?
Look no further as we have an exciting opportunity to join the Asda buying and merchandising team.
As part of this graduate scheme here at ASDA you'll receive an excellent start in the industry through a combination of hands-on experience and structured learning. You will be involved with Product Ranging decisions across all formats.
A strong business background is not required for success within the retail environment. Buying requires a vast and diverse skill set, many of which are transferable. The most important quality is drive and an innate desire to continually learn.
Everything about Asda
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 £300m 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.
Everything you'll love
Plus much more!
Find Your Role
Working in the Buying and merchandising team you'll work alongside the commercial food team to help deliver great quality products that allow us to give our customers the best offers, range quality and price.
During the 2-year graduate programme you'll rotate through a variety of teams, which gives you the chance to explore different areas and work across buying, merchandising, cat planning and find the area you enjoy most. All of this with a customer centric focus.
Your day-to-day will consist of:
The buying graduate scheme will give the graduates the opportunity to develop in the below skills:
Find your everything at Asda - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.
Take time to complete your online application, it really is the best way to make a good first impression. Once we received your application, we use a range of techniques to narrow down the field and help us find our ideal candidates.
If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:
If you are successful, we will ask you to come and join ASDA in September 2025.
Applications may close before the deadline so please register your interest as soon as possible.
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.
A career as a buyer typically suits individuals who possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset. You should enjoy working with data, staying updated on market trends, and building relationships. You need to be decisive, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments where you must make informed decisions to optimise processes and contribute to organisational success.
All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda do not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
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Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive salary
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 25 January 2025
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Closing date: 25 January 2025
Job posted: Oct 08, 2024
Expiration date: Oct 08, 2025