Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Permanent • Apply by 08-May-2026
As the Senior Buying Manager for our dynamic Ladieswear team at F&F, you'll take the lead on shaping our online ranges for one of the UK's most loved fashion brands. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with your Merchandiser, Design and Technical teams to plan and deliver commercial, fashion-forward and profitable online collections that truly meet our customers' needs. You'll also play a key role in developing and inspiring your team to deliver a best‑in‑class online shopping experience.
This role is ideal for an experienced Buyer ready for their next challenge - someone who can collaborate effectively with fellow Buying Managers to drive top‑line strategy and deliver against key KPIs.
What is in it for you
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* 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
Responsibilities
* Creating a topline strategy for your department working with your Merchandise Planning Manager and your team to deliver it each season.
* Working with the design team to research and develop product ranges that will hit seasonal trends and set the standard, aligned with the brand's identity.
* Building ranges for your category with merchandising colleagues and design team, ensuring all customer needs, preferences and buying behaviours are catered for.
* Reviewing existing supplier performance and leading the sourcing strategy for the department in alignment with the overarching sourcing strategy.
* Negotiating costs and setting the selling price to deliver product margin for the department – working with suppliers and technical team to ensure fit and quality standards are met.
* Overseeing critical path with your team and suppliers, ensuring key dates are met for an on‑time launch.
* Trading your department with your Merchandise Planning Manager and suppliers to react quickly to opportunities and trends, de‑risking where relevant and staying abreast of market and competition shifts that may affect sales.
* Conducting buying trips to establish relationships with suppliers, understand manufacturing capability and opportunities, develop new products and negotiate prices and capacity plans.
* Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
* Developing and leading a strong team, giving them the opportunities to be their best.
* Managing additional responsibilities that contribute to the running of the division and support your peer group.
Qualifications
* Ladies clothing buying experience (multi‑product and online experience preferable)
* Strategic planning skills
* Product development experience
* Range and trade planning experience
* Sourcing and managing a remote supply base, inc. FE/NE travel
* Building strong business partnerships
* Strong negotiation skills
* Strong cross‑functional collaboration with buying team, merchandising, digital product & content team
* Data analysis and numeracy skills
* Coaching and managing people
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