Overview
We are on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Prep and Bake (Non Food) team. You will be an autonomous buyer who will have already bought many ranges. You will be responsible for 2 big streams in the prep and bake area, 70% will be Range Planning and 30% will be Promotional Buying.
Responsibilities
* Helping to build and source customer/market insight led ranges and product innovation — supporting the manager to manage supplier performance.
* Leading product setup within Tesco proprietary systems ready for sale.
* Identifying potential new suppliers and supporting to build long term supplier relationships.
* Providing support to ensure the category has a long term, customer led plan which drives loyalty.
* Conducting regular store/website visits and reviewing customer insight and trends, helping shape future product and range requirements for customers.
* Negotiating with suppliers with support from the manager, improving the trading position in a sustainable way.
* Supporting delivery of the department’s trade, promotions/marketing and events plan, striving to exceed KPI forecasts and drive footfall.
* Supporting Tesco Business Services and Supply Chain, helping get products in all channels on time.
* Working with suppliers and the category quality team to ensure product quality is achieved and maintained.
* Loading Commercial Income and ensuring suppliers are invoiced correctly, managing over-charge, under-charges and aged debt on a weekly basis.
* Briefing, developing and managing all artwork and POS.
* Adhering to Tesco policies, storage and handover protocols and completing training.
* Manage GHS setup.
Qualifications
* Influencing and negotiation.
* Stakeholder management.
* Supplier management.
* Buying and range management.
* Trade planning.
* Data analysis.
* Microsoft Office.
* Clear presentation skills.
We champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Flexible working is supported, and we welcome conversations about how we can support you. We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader and strive for an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, contact us for more information. If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t tick every box, don’t let that hold you back from applying.
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