Trader - Bought In Cake

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Job Title Trader - Bought In Cake Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits. Category Buying Closing Date 12 November 2026 Work alongside a Trading Manager to own the end-to-end trading performance of the Bought in Cake Category, delivering sales, profit, and market share growth. Developing and executing category strategies that align with customer trends, market opportunities, and Asda's wider commercial objectives. Leading supplier negotiations across pricing, promotions, range development, innovation, and strategic investment. Building strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to deliver joint business plans and long-term growth. Managing category P&L performance, balancing value, volume, margin, and customer satisfaction. Using customer, market, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and growth. Driving category range reviews, product launches, and promotional strategies to ensure a compelling customer offer. Monitoring commodity and market dynamics, translating insight into effective commercial actions. Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, Technical, Marketing, and Product Development teams to deliver category objectives. Leading initiatives that improve cost-to-serve, operational efficiency, an

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