Buying Manager — Hybrid Lead, Strategic Sourcing & Growth

Tesco; Digswell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Buying Manager to lead the Ready Meals sourcing in a dynamic retail environment. You will source, negotiate and buy high-quality products, building a top team of Assistant Buyers and Trainee Buyers while driving value, range and price for customers.

You will manage supplier relationships, analyze data, forecast budgets, and contribute to the Move Plan. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Commercial buying experience including buying management and supplier economics.
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Responsibilities

• Build a best-in-class long-term sourcing plan aligned to the Sell and Move plan and leveraging Tesco scale.
• Find, develop and manage suppliers to deliver propositions and targets while ensuring quality.
• Effectively manage commodity and currency risk and negotiate a sustainable market position.
• Support the trade, promotions and events plan through sourcing efficiency and KPI delivery.
• Forecast and manage budgets; deliver quantum profit targets and stay cost-conscious.
• Support Move Plan to get products to store on time and cost-effectively.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team with coaching opportunities.
• Adhere to Tesco policies, GSCOP procedures and reporting timelines.
• Follow the Business Code of Conduct and maintain integrity in all actions.

Skills

Commercial buying exp

Influencing & negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis & reporting

Excel skills

Range & trade planning

Leadership & coaching

Report preparation & recommendations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tesco is seeking a Buying Manager to lead the Ready Meals sourcing in a dynamic retail environment. You will source, negotiate and buy high-quality products, building a top team of Assistant Buyers and Trainee Buyers while driving value, range and price for customers.

You will manage supplier relationships, analyze data, forecast budgets, and contribute to the Move Plan. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a hybrid working model.