Buying Manager - Grapes

About the role The role Buying manager Grapes covers a key fruit area which is essential to deliver for our customer shop trip. Given the importance of the area availability, quality and price are very key elements to deliver.
The supply base is varied with family businesses & imported product. So you will get a breadth of experience in managing OL products from field to shelf whilst looking to develop a branded proposition to add value to the area. 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 to find out more!

• 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, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, EAP, and mental wellbeing support

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details You will be responsible for Passionate about produce by taking ownership of the category to deliver:

• Market out performance in volume.
• Aldi Price Match across key lines.
• A credible range that supports volume delivery while manages the mix.
• Key seasonal events (Halloween, Festive 5) by delivering the best magnetic value in the market.
• Forecasting & managing profitability across the year.

Build strong supplier relationships to deliver:

• A grower base aligned to Tesco delivering our strategy.
• Great quality, prices and service level on a consistent basis.
• Improvements to quality & costs through improvements to our operating model.

Be brave to deliver strategic opportunities by truly understanding our customers & suppliers:

• Increase % sold through branded proposition to maximise mix.
• Further opportunities to improve quality at shelf edge as plastic to be removed.
• Review supply base in key areas, with a potential reset required to improve overall efficiency & quality.

You will need

• Commercial negotiation experience (including collaborative negotiation on OL products), combined with buying and supplier management.
• Stakeholder and supplier relationship management, ensuring alignment and strong partnerships.
• Range, buying, and trade planning (including seasonal events and large-scale promotions).
• Data analysis and reporting, using customer insight and commercial data to drive decisions and forecasting.
• Commercial forecasting and report preparation to support performance tracking and planning.
• Food sector experience is desirable.

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