Assistant Category Manager, Beauty & Health Brands

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer is seeking an experienced individual to join their Brand Buying team in Nottingham. This role involves developing and sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing market data to enhance the shopping experience for customers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sourcing or buying from an FMCG context. The position offers the chance to be part of significant projects with prominent brands and the opportunity for personal career growth.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counseling and support through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sourcing or buying, and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills in an FMCG environment or similar.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and sourcing products for store shelves.
• Make data-driven recommendations based on customer preferences.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading health and beauty retailer is seeking an experienced individual to join their Brand Buying team in Nottingham. This role involves developing and sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing market data to enhance the shopping experience for customers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sourcing or buying from an FMCG context. The position offers the chance to be part of significant projects with prominent brands and the opportunity for personal career growth.