Assistant Category Buyer – Health & Beauty Brands

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health and beauty retailer is seeking a talented professional for a Brand Buying position in Nottingham. This role involves sourcing consumer brands, analyzing market data, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement or supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for health and beauty products. This position offers opportunities for career growth, a variety of benefits, and flexibility regarding part-time options.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or buying, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong negotiation skills to achieve cost reductions.
• Ability to analyze data and customer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Source and deliver consumer brands for in-store shelves.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for brand strategies.
• Build relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Job description

A prominent health and beauty retailer is seeking a talented professional for a Brand Buying position in Nottingham. This role involves sourcing consumer brands, analyzing market data, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement or supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for health and beauty products. This position offers opportunities for career growth, a variety of benefits, and flexibility regarding part-time options.