Senior Assistant Buyer - Ladies Tailoring - Job Share 21.75 Hours Per Week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

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 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.

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details 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.

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