Buying Assistant for Electrical Accessories - 12 Parental Leave Cover

Tesco PLC; Digswell; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to shape product ranges and build supplier relationships. Responsibilities include negotiating deals, supporting promotions, and coordinating supply chain activities. The ideal candidate has strong design skills and experience in ladieswear product development. This position offers a competitive salary and an exciting opportunity to innovate in the retail space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing ladies' nightwear or ladieswear trend products for the UK market.
• Strong ability to create detailed technical briefs.
• Experience in buying and range management.

Responsibilities

• Spot new suppliers and negotiate deals.
• Communicate design intent clearly.
• Coordinate supply chain activity to deliver products on time.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Strong understanding of garment construction

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience in mentoring

Strong commercial awareness

Data analysis

Supplier management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

CLO 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buying Assistant for Electrical Accessories - 12 Parental Leave Cover

Tesco
Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA

£43,606 per year – estimated ? NEW

We’re looking for an Assistant Buyer who will play a key part in shaping ranges, building supplier relationships, and ensuring our customers receive the products they love. Responsibilities include spotting new suppliers, negotiating deals, reviewing customer insights, driving product innovation, supporting promotions and events, and coordinating supply chain activity to deliver quality products on time across channels.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PowerPoint and CLO 3D experience is a bonus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and print techniques.
• Ability to create detailed technical briefs and communicate design intent clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven experience designing ladies‑nightwear or ladieswear trend products for the UK market (jersey or woven background).
• Strong commercial awareness and a passion for innovation and trend research.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative, high‑performing designs to tight deadlines.

Operational skills & experience relevant for this job

• Influencing & negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier management
• Buying and range management
• Trade planning
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Clear presentation skills