About the role
We are looking for an assistant buyer to join our product team here at One Stop. We offer hybrid working: three days in head office and two days from home.
The key focus of this role is to support the Buying Manager collaboratively with the internal One Stop team and our supplier partners to drive sales and profit through the strategic planning of the category.
You will be responsible for:
* Buying administration including promotional loading, retro claims, and product setup.
* Supporting the Buying Manager to analyze and understand performance to deliver LFL sales growth in line with set budgets.
* Margin management and category performance.
* Actively support negotiation of supplier joint business plans to meet financial targets.
* Supporting to deliver range change plans on time and in full.
* Deliver growth plan, sales, and margin with corresponding investment agreements.
* Improve and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
* Competitor analysis including understanding of pricing and the category position vs policy.
* Helping to deliver working capital targets.
* Range management and category planning.
* Cross-functional working to deliver business initiatives - example of NPD launches.
* Work collaboratively with the whole Tesco group.
Skills I Need:
* Negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Excellent relationship skills.
* Be a highly motivated individual.
What's in it for you:
Flexible Working
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working.
At One Stop we value our colleagues just as much as our customers, and part of this is the benefits we offer:
* 10% Discount in One Stop.
* 10% Discount Tesco & Tesco Cafe (increased to 15% on 4 weekly pay weekends).
* 20% Discount on F&F Clothing in Tesco Stores.
* 10% discount at Tesco Mobile, including Colleague Deals which can be shared with friends & family.
* 20% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. T&C's apply.
* Discounted eye care through Vision Express.
* A range of discounts at Tesco Pharmacy such as 50% off health checks including flu jabs.
* Discounted Simply Health cash plan.
* Colleague Deals and Discounts, allowing access to exclusive savings with a variety of retailers, days out, gyms, and much more.
* Save as you earn scheme annual invitation.
* WeCare support service, offering a 24/7 online GP to colleagues & immediate family members, second opinions, mental health support service, get fit programme, and much more at no cost to colleagues.
* Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
* Retirement Savings Plan.
* Life Assurance.
* Car Allowance (if applicable to job role).
* Private Medical insurance (if applicable to job role).
* Flexible working options to suit everyone's needs.
One Stop is a subsidiary of the Tesco Group but is operated as a separate business and as such benefits offered will differ between One Stop and Tesco.
One Stop has the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.
Community Involvement:
As a convenience retailer, it's really important to us that our stores and colleagues are truly embedded within the communities that we serve.
Diversity & Inclusion at One Stop:
Everyone is welcome at One Stop and we're proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of all of our colleagues.
Learning & Development at One Stop:
At One Stop, our vision is to create a learning culture where colleagues are learning every day.
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