About the role
We are delighted to share that we are recruiting for an ambitious and hard-working Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic SDA team here at Tesco.
We have an exciting product range across various product types such as coffee machine, kettles/toasters and air fryers both own label and brands with a strong promotional plan, making this one of the most exciting areas to trade in the Home division.
You will be responsible for
* Providing buying support to keep the department running smoothly, report and analysis preparation for your Manager.
* Understanding customer needs, markets trends and competitor activity.
* Helping source products for the department, working with International sourcing.
* Identifying potential new products and new suppliers.
* Reviewing (with support) our existing suppliers and their performance.
* Negotiating (with support) supplier terms agreements (incl. returns), improving the trading position sustainably.
* Supporting category merchandising colleagues in the trade planning process.
* Working with suppliers and technical team to ensure product quality is achieved and maintained artwork managed.
* Managing samples (incl. obtaining them from suppliers as well as storage and disposal).
* Working with HSC Admin, ensuring new products and suppliers are set up accurately and on time.
* Maintaining the department’s systems and trackers (incl. Buyer View, EQOS, Range Plan), ensuring they are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
* Loading Commercial Income and ensuring our suppliers are invoiced correctly.
* Reviewing and sharing product returns, identifying opportunities for product improvement.
* Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
You will need
* Analysis and report preparation skills.
* Data analysis and numeracy skills.
* Retail (ideally multi-channel) experience.
* Passion for product.
What’s in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
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