Assistant Buyer - Core Stationary - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Buyer in the core stationary team. You will support the Buying Manager in sourcing quality products, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing market trends. The role offers a chance to influence product range decisions and negotiate trading terms to enhance customer offerings.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Free virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in buying and range support.
• Skills in trade planning and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier performance management and build relationships.
• Conduct store visits and analyze customer insights.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve trading terms.

Skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Trade planning

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Assistant Buyer - Core Stationary - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

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We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our core stationary team. This person will be a key part of the buying team, supporting the Buying Manager to source and buy high-quality products, providing our customers with the best offer, range, and prices within stationary.

About the role

Supporting the Buying Manager in sourcing and purchasing quality stationary products, managing supplier relationships, analyzing market trends, and supporting promotional activities.

You will be responsible for

• Supporting supplier performance management and building long-term relationships.
• Contributing to customer-led category planning to drive loyalty.
• Conducting store/website visits and reviewing customer insights to inform product range decisions.
• Assisting in sourcing innovative products based on market insights.
• Negotiating with suppliers to improve trading terms sustainably.
• Supporting trade, promotions, marketing, and events to exceed KPIs and increase footfall.
• Coordinating with Tesco Business Services and Supply Chain to ensure timely product availability.
• Ensuring product quality with suppliers and quality teams.
• Managing commercial income, invoicing, and resolving billing issues.
• Developing artwork and POS materials.
• Adhering to Tesco policies and completing training programs.
• Managing GHS setup.

You will need

• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder and supplier management
• Buying and range support experience
• Trade planning and data analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong presentation skills

What’s in it for you?

Our benefits package includes an annual bonus of up to 10%, holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, 26 weeks full pay maternity and adoption leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, free virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and more. Click here to find out more!

About Us

We are a diverse company known for supermarkets, technology, and mobile networks. Our goal is to make every day better for customers, colleagues, and communities. We support flexible working and are committed to inclusivity, including being a Disability Confident Leader. If you need support with your application, click here.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail