About the role
Please note this is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
This role is responsible for creating profitable customer ranges and promotions to deliver sales and margin targets as set by Senior Buying Manager. The Buying Manager contributes to the Tesco trading strategy by sourcing great quality products, proactively leading the use of data and analysis to maximise performance to drive sales, profitability and share growth. They deliver to a buying plan that supports a group of products to support the delivery of the customer plan and the promises of ‘I can get what I want’ and ‘the prices are good’.
You will be responsible for
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Supporting the Tesco trading strategy as determined by Category Director, through managing suppliers and products, providing a broad range of services based on analysis, development, implementation and cost reduction of designated category management activities.
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Focusing on developing a product range, with guidance from Senior Buying Manager, with an eye on planning and trading of seasonal buys while providing a great range which gives customers a reason to shop with Tesco across all store formats.
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Improving business performance, helping sales and marketing in the development of a product range, pricing, promotion actions and associated programmes designed to streamline, and optimise the results of the category in both the suppliers' and the company's perspective.
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Building range plans, and is accountable for, sales and margin budgets for the designated category with an understanding of how to deliver the designated “buy for less” target as part of the trading strategy.
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Developing a strong buy/sell plan with suppliers while managing the value for money index and optimising the key supplier base to achieve competitive advantage for Tesco and supports the delivery of the customer plan.
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Identifying opportunities to improve all-in margin and contributes to and supports negotiations with suppliers to deliver to expected targets and in line with savings.
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Developing strong working relationships with Tesco UK Buying Teams and works with Technical to develop own label products (if relevant) for designated range
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Working collaboratively with colleagues within and outside own function and develop and actively maintain a positive relationship across the Tesco business in Ireland.
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Adhering to all Tesco policies and guidance, including storage protocols and successfully completing all Commercial Income and Grocery Regulations training so that you have zero Grocery Regulations breaches
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Following our Business Code of Conduct and always act with integrity and due diligence
You will need
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Buying Skills (Seasonal Buying experience would be advantageous)
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Ideally a degree or equivalent qualification
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Experience within retail
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Negotiation skills
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Key commercial skills i.e. Range Management, Supplier Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Acumen, Margin Management,
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Analysing data and reporting
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Strong communication skills
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Strong computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Whats in it for you?
We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
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Competitive Salary
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Life Assurance
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Pension Plan*
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Bonus Scheme*
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Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
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24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
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Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
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Annual leave starting at 23 days
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Save As You Earn Scheme*
- Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply
About Us
At Tesco, our vision is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or on the move. Our core purpose is to serve our customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.
At Tesco, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves. This is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We celebrate diversity and recognize the value and opportunity it brings, ensuring our colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are supported to be at their best.
We have embraced a blended working week, combining office and remote working. Our offices remain places for connection, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn help build our business's success and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our stores are welcoming places for everyone, with colleagues trained to support those with visible or hidden disabilities through the Sunflower Lanyard programme.
As a large business with diverse roles and flexible working patterns, Tesco can find something that suits you. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone. Our inclusive recruitment process ensures candidates can thrive and request any necessary adjustments. For more information on accessibility support, visit Tesco Careers Accessibility.
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