Assistant Buyer: Fresh & Packaged Food — Growth & Bonus

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational retailer is seeking an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join its dynamic Food team in Welwyn Garden City. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and support a strong supply chain to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for retail and experience in FMCG. The benefits include an annual bonus, holiday leave, and excellent training. Join us to positively impact millions of customers every week.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%

Holiday starting at 25 days plus personal day

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• A passion for fast paced retail or experience in an FMCG organisation.
• Previous buying experience preferred.
• Experience in range and trade planning.

Responsibilities

• Support your manager to manage supplier performance and build relationships.
• Use insight tools to analyze performance issues.
• Conduct store/website visits and review customer insights.
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver effective buying plans.
• Support the Supply Chain Plan for timely product availability.
• Ensure product quality is achieved with suppliers.

Skills

Influencing & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Buying and Range management

Trade planning

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading multinational retailer is seeking an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join its dynamic Food team in Welwyn Garden City. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and support a strong supply chain to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for retail and experience in FMCG. The benefits include an annual bonus, holiday leave, and excellent training. Join us to positively impact millions of customers every week.