Buying and Supply Chain Manager - Cafe

About the role

This head office role leads and directs the full scope of the buying and supply chain function. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Commercial, Insight & Food Development, you will take accountability for end-to-end buying and supply chain activities.

You will oversee supplier and stock management, new product sourcing, product costing and availability, as well as data analysis and reporting. A key part of the role is ensuring consistent café stock availability, supporting the delivery of a seamless customer experience.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 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

Managing the end-to-end Tesco Hospitality supply chain, supporting 333 café sites across GB and NI.

Working closely with key distribution and logistics partners to ensure continuity of supply.

Holding full responsibility and accountability for the annual cost of goods spend across all menu categories, including food, beverages, consumables and packaging.

Leading the pricing strategy and ensuring delivery against budget targets, including overseeing quarterly price reviews and new menu launches.

Developing and maintaining the supplier base, as well as actively sourcing new suppliers to support innovation, new propositions and brand growth.

Negotiating supplier terms, pricing and contracts.

Collaborating cross-functionally with all departments to deliver shared objectives.

Owning cost-of-goods reporting and confidently presenting insights to key stakeholders.

You will need

• A passion for hospitality.
• Previous buying and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong commercial skills, including range management, supplier management, strategic planning, financial acumen and margin management.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Line management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively.
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

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.

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