TESCO is one of the largest retail companies, which focuses on the sale of food and non-food products, operates its own online store, gas stations, provides services in the field of telecommunications and finance. It was founded in 1924 by Sir Jack Cohen in Great Britain.
Tesco entered the Slovak market in 1996 and currently operates 153 stores, two distribution centers and 18 filling stations. With its 9,000 employees, it is the third largest private employer in Slovakia. Within the Tesco Group, we are building an inclusive place to work, where all colleagues are acknowledged for what they are, regardless of the culture they come from and who help us build successful businesses and reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.

Czech Or Slovak Speaking Buying Associate

Within Tesco Business Services & Technology Customer & Product function provides support for the Central European Commercial buying teams - responsible for goods purchased for re-sale. Our team in Budapest works together with the Buyers, Buying assistants, Category managers as well as other, connected parts of the retail business in the area of Supplier listing, data modification & contract management, Invoice query management, Commercial margin recovery & system support. We also cover translation services for Head office & store communications. Our team consists of 25 multilingual colleagues providing services of the above business areas for the Czech, Slovak & Hungarian markets.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Collaboration in system support processes, working closely with relevant teams within an agreed timeframe
• Ensure that all transactions related to buying associate activities are delivered
• Process e-mails coming to the shared mailbox
• Respond to queries from supplier and product team
• Regular follow-up activities on ongoing queries and open cases
• Deliver agreed timelines, demonstrate speed and accuracy
• Be accountable for all the activities and processes throughout the area that are required and detailed in process description documents
• Proactively check for issues that could impact normal operations necessary actions
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You will be great in this role if you have:

• University / College degree, preferably in Business Administration
• 1 year work experience in administration is advantageous but not required
• Experience in MS office programs
• Continuous improvement knowledge, track records of process improvements delivered are advantageous
• Experience in commercial related business service processes is an advantage
• Experience in use in using MS Office tools (excel, word, outlook and power point)
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Customer service mindset
• Logical reasoning and proactive approach to problem solving

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation package based on your experience and skills (Cafeteria, 10% shopping discount in every Hungarian Tesco store)
• Career Growth is not just a cliché - we operate in 3 markets as one Central European business, so there are many opportunities for growth and development
• Solid Business Background with more than 100 proud years of company history
• We are a Great Team and we are not fond of any formalities here
• Modern Office with great location (e.g.: free parking)
• Flexible Working policy (e.g.: Home-office)
• Language allowance
• Relocation Package- in case of permanently moving to Budapest, Hungary

Sector(s):

• Administration, Assistance, Office Work
• Administrator, Document Manager
• Business Supporting Centres
• Logistical Support