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. 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. Analysis and report preparation skills. Data analysis and numeracy skills. Retail (ideally multi-channel) experience. Passion for product.