Contract: 12 Mths FTC/Secondment
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
About the role
The importance of your role. This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. Joining our Category team, you'll help drive the success of our brands and our business – and we think that’s a really great opportunity. We have big plans to become even bigger and better, building on our health & beauty brand successes of No.7, Soltan, Botanics, Soap and Glory, and Boots Pharmaceuticals. It’s an opportunity to grow your career with us, offering wonderful products so customers feel good and keep coming back. We're passionate about offering fantastic quality at the best value prices in store. Together these elements will play a big part in making us No.1 for Customer Care.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Category Manager and Brand Buying team on development, sourcing and delivery of consumer brands.
* Decide which products reach in‑store shelves and analyse data to provide sourcing recommendations.
* Support global consumer and retail brand strategies, identifying new opportunities and gaps.
* Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating cost savings and sourcing best possible prices for raw materials.
* Focus on financial targets and monitor progress while keeping customers at the heart of decisions.
Qualifications
* Experience in sourcing or buying, supplier management, or negotiation skills within FMCG or related industries.
* Commercial awareness in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing market.
* Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally as required.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
Rewards designed for you
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
* Flexible benefits scheme including optional purchase of additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, Employee Assistance Programme
Additional benefits and discounts available. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third‑party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
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