About this role
### About the role
The Senior Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer in delivering a profitable and customer-focused clothing range. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, they help manage product selection, trading performance, promotions, pricing, and stock availability to ensure ranges meet customer needs and business objectives.
### What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here (https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/colleague-benefits/) to find out more!
- 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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You will be responsible for
- Supporting the Buyer in developing and delivering seasonal clothing ranges.
- Analysing sales, stock, and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
- Managing supplier relationships and coordinate product development.
- Monitoring trading performance and recommend actions to maximise sales and margin.
- Working closely with merchandising, design, sourcing, and supply chain teams to ensure timely product delivery.
- Preparing range reviews, trade reports, and performance updates.
- Maintaining accurate product and commercial information within relevant systems.
- Deputising for the Buyer where required and provide guidance to Assistant Buyer and Buying Administrators.
This role operates as a job share, working Monday to Wednesday. Success in the role relies on maintaining clear communication, comprehensive handovers, and strong collaboration with the job-share partner to ensure continuity of trading decisions, supplier management, and business priorities throughout the week.
You will need
- Previous buying or senior assistant buying experience, preferably within clothing.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Excellent organisation and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
### About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here (https://www.tesco.com/careers/en-GB/accessibility) for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying. When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.