Associate-Buying Assistant

Tesco; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Disability Confident CommittedEmployer

Job summary

Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited is seeking a product setup specialist to support UK/CE/ROI Tesco Buyers through accurate product setups across Tesco systems. You will partner with suppliers and hubs to gather complete product details, flag issues that could delay launches, and help ensure successful range launches.

You will own the end-to-end product setup journey after range sign-off, provide actionable insights to buyers, and collaborate with buyers, suppliers, hubs and finance teams to enable

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills with data manipulation and basic analytics.
• Strong eye for detail with high speed and accuracy in tasks.
• Logical reasoning and numerical aptitude for data analysis.
• Good stakeholder communication and collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Tesco Buyers with timely product setups across Tesco systems.
• Identify risks early and propose CI-based improvements.
• Track end-to-end product setup from range sign-off to launch.
• Coordinate with Buyers, Suppliers, Hubs and Central Ops for data validation and launches.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Speed & accuracy

Logical thinking

Reasoning

Analytical ability

Numeracy skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate

Job description

About the roleRefer to ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible forJob Summary:To support UK/CE/ROI Tesco Buyers through timely and accurate product setups across all different Tesco systems by partnering withsuppliers and hubs. Ensuring risks are identified in advance and mitigated.In this job, I’m accountable for:Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:- Identifying operational improvements and finding solutions by applying CI tools and techniques- Responsible for completing tasks and transactions within agreed KPI's- Knows and applies fundamental work theories/concepts/processes in own areas of work- Responsible to track and own end to end journey of a product setup right after the range sign off until the products are ordered for thelaunches, this includes teams like Buying, Supply Chain, International Hubs, Central operations team, Trade planning, Merchandiseplanning, Suppliers and Supplier Induction team in Finance- Provide clear actionable insights to the buyers on the range launches which in turn helps them make decisions for a successful productlaunch- Partnering with suppliers and hubs to gather all product details required to enable the overall setup of products in Tesco's systems andflag any issues that might lead to delays of a product launch- Responsible for accurate range plan maintenance to enable buyers for effective range building and reporting helping buyers with betterplanning for new range building- Build and develop strong working relationship with Buyers, Suppliers, Hubs and wider Commercial teams to support and deliver onsubcategory plans for their respective launches-Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in data analysis and reportingKey people and teams I work with in and outside of Tesco:People, budgets and other resources I am accountable forin my job:Buyers - UK/CE/ROISourcing Merchandisers - Hubs,External Suppliers - UK/CE/ROICentral Operations Team - UK/CE?ROIDemand Planners - UK/CE/ROI, Finance - BLROperational skills relevant for this job:Experience relevant for this job:Intermediate Excel, Eye for Detail, Speed & Accuracy, LogicalAny graduate with Buying/Merchandising experience would beReasoning, Analytical Ability, Numeracy Skills, Stakeholderpreferredmanagement, Proficient Written and Verbal CommunicationSkillsCF Standard Role Code:You will needRefer to ResponsibilitiesWhats in it for you?At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annuallyLeave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy.Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.About UsAt Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.