Assistant Buyer - Core Stationary - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract
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We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our core stationary team. This person will be a key part of the buying team, supporting the Buying Manager to source and buy great quality products, providing our customers with the best offer, range, and prices within stationary.
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our core stationary team. This person will be a key part of the buying team, supporting the Buying Manager to source and buy great quality products, providing our customers with the best offer, range, and prices within stationary.
You will be responsible for
* Supporting your manager to manage supplier performance, identifying potential new suppliers, and supporting the development of long-term supplier relationships.
* Providing support to ensure your category has a long-term, customer-led plan that drives loyalty.
* Conducting regular store/website visits and reviewing customer insights and trends to help shape future product and range requirements.
* Building and sourcing customer/market insight-led ranges and product innovation.
* Negotiating with suppliers with support from your manager to improve the trading position sustainably.
* Supporting the delivery of your department’s trade, promotions, marketing, and events plan to exceed KPIs and drive footfall.
* Collaborating with Tesco Business Services and Supply Chain to ensure timely product availability across channels.
* Working with suppliers and the category quality team to ensure product quality standards are maintained.
* Managing commercial income, invoicing, and handling over-charges, under-charges, and aged debt weekly.
* Briefing, developing, and managing artwork and POS materials.
* Adhering to Tesco policies, storage, and handover protocols, and completing all training requirements.
* Managing GHS setup.
You will need
* Influencing and negotiation skills
* Stakeholder management
* Supplier management
* Buying and range support
* Trade planning
* Data analysis
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Clear presentation skills
What’s in it for you?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus of up to 10%, holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day, 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, 6 weeks of fully paid paternity leave, free virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more. Click here to find out more!
About Us
At Tesco, we are more than a supermarket. We are a technology company, a mobile network, and a community supporter. Our goal is to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We promote a flexible working environment, supporting colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in our recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. Don’t let not ticking every box hold you back from applying.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Retail
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