One Stop - Assistant Buyer

Looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape one of our most popular categories? As an Assistant Buyer, you'll support the Buying Manager to deliver category sales, profit and growth. Working closely with suppliers and colleagues across One Stop and the Tesco Group, you'll help manage category performance, support product and promotional plans, and deliver great products for our customers.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

• Independently manage selected category areas from planning through to delivery
• Deliver sales, margin and profit targets for your category area.
• Analyse sales and performance data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Supplier negotiations and joint business planning.
• Deliver range reviews and category changes on time and in full.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing and market trends.
• Category administration, including product setup, promotional activity, supplier claims and EPOS reporting.
• Support stock and working capital objectives.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and the wider Tesco Group to deliver business initiatives and product launches.

• Previous Buying or Category Management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Collaborative team player

One Stopis committed to making everyday life easier for our customers! With a strong presence in local communities, we offer a wide range of quality products at great value, alongside friendly and helpful service. As part of the Tesco Group, One Stop combines the benefits of a large organisation with the close-nest feel of a neighbourhood store. Were passionate about creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our colleagues and were always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team!

We know life looks a little different for each of us. Thats why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

At One Stop, we value our colleagues just as much as our customers and thats reflected in the wide range of benefits we offer.

To explore the full list of colleague benefits, please and scroll to the bottom of our Careers Page.

* As a proud subsidiary of the Tesco Group, One Stop operates as an independent business. This means that while we share the same values, the benefits we offer may differ from those available at Tesco.*

At One Stop, being part of the community is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting local charities and groups to partnering with national organisations, were proud to give back in meaningful ways.

Over the past decade, weve raised over 10.4 million for good causes and donated the equivalent of 1.6 million meals through our partnerships with Fare Share and Olio
, helping to reduce food waste and support those in need.

Working with us means youll have the chance to make a real difference whether its climbing mountains, running marathons, or simply organising a local raffle, our colleagues go the extra mile to support the causes they care about.

At One Stop, everyone is welcome. Were proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.

As a Disability Confident Leader (Level
3), were committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for all. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
, including interviews, to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to succeed. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please Clickhere.

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