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12.08.2025
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Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Apply by 15-May-2025
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Paperchase & Fashion Stationery team. You will support the Buying Manager in developing, sourcing, and buying quality, sustainably focused products for our customers at the best prices.
What is in it for you
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay after 1 year’s service, followed by statutory maternity or adoption pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for mental wellbeing
You will be responsible for
* Supporting and implementing the Paperchase strategy to meet category and customer objectives
* Collaborating with Design, Technical, and Insight teams to develop and brief new products and initiatives
* Conducting competitor benchmarking and identifying gaps and opportunities
* Reviewing supplier performance and developing new supplier relationships
* Supporting category merchandising to develop effective trade plans
* Working with suppliers and technical teams to ensure product quality and ethical standards
* Managing costs and pricing strategies to remain competitive
* Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and expenditure loading
* Collaborating with supply chain to improve availability and reduce waste
* Providing and acting on feedback and maintaining personal development plans
* Ensuring health, safety, and welfare at work, acting with integrity and due diligence
You will need
* Attention to detail in product development
* Strong collaboration and communication skills
* Negotiation skills for cost pricing
* Presentation and data analysis skills (MS Excel)
* Supplier management experience
* Critical path management skills
* Understanding of market conditions and trends
* Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and passion
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About us
At Tesco, we are a supermarket, technology company, and mobile network provider, committed to making every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities. We support flexible working and are an inclusive, accessible employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. If you need support with your application, please contact us.
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