Assistant Buyer - Fresh and Packaged Food, Welwyn Garden City
**Company:** Tesco UK
**Location:** Welwyn Garden City
**Application Deadline:** 29-May-2025
About the role
We are recruiting ambitious and hardworking Assistant Buyers to join our dynamic Food team at Tesco. As a leading multinational retailer, Tesco offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment with excellent training and development opportunities.
You will work within Fresh & Packaged Food categories, which may include Fresh Meat, Pet, Household, Beauty, Bakery, Hot Beverages, and Snacks. Your work will impact millions of Tesco customers weekly.
What is in it for you
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
* 26 weeks full pay maternity and adoption leave after 1 year of service, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for mental wellbeing
Responsibilities
* Support your manager in managing supplier performance and building long-term relationships
* Use insight tools to analyze performance issues and opportunities
* Conduct store/website visits and review customer insights and food trends
* Help develop customer-led product ranges and innovation
* Negotiate with suppliers to meet category strategies and customer needs
* Assist in delivering trade promotions and events to exceed KPIs
* Support the Supply Chain in ensuring timely product availability
* Work with suppliers and quality teams to maintain product standards
* Adhere to Tesco policies, storage, and training requirements
* Act with integrity and uphold the Business Code of Conduct
Minimum requirements
Experience:
* Passion for retail or experience in FMCG
* Buying experience (preferred)
* Range & trade planning skills
* Report analysis skills
Operational skills:
* Influencing & negotiation
* Stakeholder & supplier management
* Buying, range management, and trade planning
* Data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
About us
At Tesco, we aim to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to inclusivity. If you need assistance with your application, please contact us. We welcome applicants who do not meet every requirement but are eager to learn and grow with us.
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