Buying Manager Central Europe (Fresh Food)

Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.
In our stores, distribution centers and head office we have 74 % of female, 26% of males, 6% of colleagues with disability and 61% of colleagues who have caring responsibilities.
We have representatives of more than 40 different nationalities from 5 different continents working in our stores, DCs and offices. You will identify 7 different nations represented in our Leadership Team.
Tesco outh to be an attractive employer for everyone regardless of their age, gender, religion or nationality.

More information can be found at: https://kariera.tesco.sk/en/

Received awards:

• Najzamestnávateľ 2023 – 2nd place in the Trade and services category
• Via Bona Slovakia 2020 - winner in the category Responsible large company, award for the Public Prize
• Najdôveryhodnejšia značka 2023 – awards in the category E-grocery stores, Non-bank consumer loans, Food sellers, Private brands
• Roma Spirit 2022 – winner in the category Company and employer

I deliver a great customer focused proposition, including the best range, a great trade plan and competitive prices
I ensure my category has a long term customer led plan, to drive loyalty
I deliver the customer promises of ‘I can get what I want’ and ‘the prices are good’
I work with my stakeholders to ensure the right product arrives at the right place, at the right time, and for the right price
I write and agree the buying plan with my Manager
I identify savings/ income and negotiate with supplier for the best price
I identify potential suppliers and assess their suitability
I continually assess and review the supply base, and legal contracts in place
I deliver great ranges and product innovation, across all formats, channels and affluence levels
I interpret customer insight and refine Multichannel trade and events
I hold 121s with my Manager and my team and contribute to the viewpoint plan
I have a PDP, objectives and job description