Internship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in supplier relationships, negotiation, and product line creation.
- Earn £26,000 per year.
- Programme start date: 14 June 2027.
- Hybrid working model: 60% in office, 40% remote.
About the Role
This internship will teach you to build supplier relationships and create new product lines. You’ll rotate through fresh and packaged food teams, gaining skills in negotiation and supplier management. Our roles are varied, it may not be just food you work on.
What You'll Gain
- 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 (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay
- 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
Your Responsibilities
- Work as a Buyer across our business, for example sourcing new seasonal products
- Create range plans for stores to ensure the right products are in the right places - making it easy for customers to find what they're looking for
- Work in our procurement team, ensuring we work with the right suppliers across Tesco
What We're Looking For
- We’re looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We’ll support you to build the rest.
- An interest in food, trends, or how decisions are made in retail can be helpful.
- Working with data or insights can be part of the role — but you don’t need experience with tools like Tableau and Circana.
- We value clear thinking and people who enjoy asking good questions.