We are on the lookout for an established Buying Manager to join our Core Stationary team. Your role will focus on leading a high performing team to deliver across OL & branded product development & selection, retail media plans and terms. You and the team will develop, source and buy great quality, sustainably focussed products for customers at the best price. Support, develop & implement the Core Stationery strategy to meet category & customer objectives. Work collaboratively with suppliers to develop new products, packaging & initiatives to give Tesco a point of differentiation vs the competition. Conduct competitor benchmarking, visiting stores/websites to understand how my range compares & identifying gaps / opportunities. Review existing supplier performance & identify potential new suppliers & grow joint capability in a sustainable way. Support category merchandising colleagues to develop a trade plan that is best in class and appeals to our customers. Work with suppliers, International Sourcing & Technical team to ensure product quality and ethical first is achieved and maintained. Manage category costs & ensuring the price basket is managed so we are the right price for customers & competitive in the market whilst delivering the budget margin. Ensure commercial income and expenditure is loaded and invoiced correctly & on time. Work with supply chain to deliver best route to market, improve availability, reduce waste and understand MOQ impacts. Manage, support & develop my assistant buyers. Give, ask for and action feedback. Have a personal development plan for my behavioural and technical needs, as well as one for my ABs. Manage & conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure the safety, health & welfare at work of all colleagues & customers. Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence. Product selection, development & attention to detail. Collaboration & communication skills across multiple stakeholders of varying roles. NWT leadership & development. Good communication skills. High value negotiation skills. Presentation skills. Data analysis and numeracy (MS Excel) & attention to detail. Supplier Management. Critical path management. Understand and interpret market conditions & future trends. Self motivated with endless enthusiasm & passion.