Assistant Buyer - Giftwrap - Part time - 3-4 days a week

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Part Time Assistant Buyer for their Giftwrap team. This role involves coordinating product ranges, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective category management. Suitable for individuals with strong negotiation skills and a customer-focused mindset, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day, plus Bank holidays

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service and EAP

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiation and supplier management is essential.
• Ability to analyze data and support trade planning.
• Strong skills in building insight-led ranges.

Responsibilities

• Support category planning to enhance customer loyalty.
• Conduct store visits and analyze customer insights.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure product quality.

Skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Stakeholder and supplier management

Buying and range support

Trade planning and data analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Clear presentation skills

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22.06.2025

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Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Apply by 15-May-2025

About the role

We are recruiting a Part Time Assistant Buyer for our Giftwrap team within the Home department at Tesco. As an Assistant Buyer, you will work alongside a Buying Manager to plan and deliver profitable ranges to meet customer needs.

This role is suitable for someone looking to work part time, 3-4 days a week.

What is in it for you

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day, plus Bank holidays
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, plus 13 weeks statutory pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and mental wellbeing support

You will be responsible for

• Supporting long-term, customer-led category planning to drive loyalty
• Conducting store/website visits and reviewing customer insights and trends
• Building and sourcing insight-led ranges and product innovation
• Negotiating with suppliers with managerial support
• Supporting trade, promotions, marketing, and events to exceed KPIs and increase footfall
• Coordinating with Tesco Business Services and Supply Chain for timely product delivery
• Ensuring product quality with suppliers and the category quality team
• Managing commercial income, invoicing, and debt management
• Developing artwork and POS materials
• Adhering to Tesco policies and completing training requirements
• Managing GHS setup

You will need

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

About us

At Tesco, we are a diverse company committed to helping our customers and communities. We support flexible working arrangements and are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.