Associate-Buying Assistant

About the Role

To support UK/CE/ROI Tesco Buyers through timely and accurate product setups across all different Tesco systems by partnering with suppliers and hubs. Ensuring risks are identified in advance and mitigated.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify operational improvements and find solutions by applying CI tools and techniques.
• Complete tasks and transactions within agreed KPIs.
• Track and own the end-to-end journey of a product setup from range sign-off until products are ordered for launches, including collaboration with Buying, Supply Chain, International Hubs, Central Operations, Trade Planning, Merchandise Planning, Suppliers, and the Supplier Induction team in Finance.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to buyers on range launches to aid decision-making for successful product launches.
• Partner with suppliers and hubs to gather all necessary product details for system setups and flag any issues that may delay product launches.
• Maintain accurate range plans to enable buyers for effective range building and reporting, aiding better planning for new range building.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with Buyers, Suppliers, Hubs, and wider Commercial teams to support and deliver subcategory plans for their respective launches.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Key People and Teams

• Buyers - UK/CE/ROI
• Sourcing Merchandisers - Hubs
• External Suppliers - UK/CE/ROI
• Central Operations Team - UK/CE/ROI
• Demand Planners - UK/CE/ROI
• Finance - BLR

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Intermediate Excel
• Eye for Detail
• Speed & Accuracy
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Numeracy Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Proficient Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Any graduate with Buying/Merchandising experience preferred.