Senior Associate - Assistant Buyer

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Job Summary:
This role would be an extended support for the Buying teams in the country, helping them execute and drive processes relating to 
product life cycle including Product ranging, Induction, Cost, Retail and Promotions by interacting with Suppliers and other teams in 
Tesco.
In this job, I’m accountable for:
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities: 
- Understands business needs and in depth understanding of Tesco processes 
- Assisting with the annual Supply Base Evaluation process review to improve the Buy Plan and provide greater value 
- Ensuring all Cost, Retail & Promotion requests are documented to support the category Buying Manager in their negotiations with 
supplier 
- Working with the Supply chain and Trade planning teams to deliver great availability of all our products across all stores 
- Liaising with Suppliers and technology teams to facilitate the induction of new products and new suppliers 
- Supporting the category Range Changes in executing as per plan 
- Build and maintain great relationships with our Suppliers and Stakeholders 
- Ensure all Retros are raised and recovered on time 
- Ensure all the Business reports are prepared accurately and shared with Buying Manager and Trade planning team 
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the category Buying Managers 
- Promoting CI culture, carrying out CI projects, and encouraging innovation within the team 
Key people and teams I work with in and outside of Tesco: 
People, budgets and other resources I am accountable for
in my job:
- Buying Categories 
- Range Critical Path 
- Suppliers 
- Promotional Critical Path 
- Supply chain & Distribution teams 
- Cost Price Tracking 
- Technical teams 
- Promotional Plan
- Retail Support and Operations teams   
- Product Finance teams 
- Brand & Marketing teams
Operational skills relevant for this job:
Experience relevant for this job:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience in Commercial buying operations to be aware of Cost, Retail & Promotion mechanisms
- Excellent Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a retail, FMCG, or e-commerce environment — even if in a junior or support role
- Stakeholder & Supplier management
- Exposure to buying cycles, range planning, or product lifecycle management
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Experience assisting in supplier communication or promotional planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of margin management, pricing, and stock management.
- Problem Solving
- Highly Proactive
You will need
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Whats in it for you?
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 
 
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 
 
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  
 
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 
 
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 
 
Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually 
 
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy. 
 
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 
 
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 
 
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  
 
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  
 
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  
 
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 
 
 At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. 
 
 We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.