Assistant Category Manager - SSC

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an experienced professional to manage sourcing and product delivery. You will analyze sales data, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing or supplier management within FMCG and the ability to work as part of a team. This role includes benefits like a retirement savings plan, employee discounts, and support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, buying, supplier management, or negotiation within FMCG or related sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales data and provide sourcing recommendations for global brand strategies.
• Identify new opportunities and gaps in the market.
• Build vendor relationships to secure competitive products and prices.
• Negotiate costs and source raw materials globally.
• Collaborate with the Brand Buying team to achieve financial targets.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Team collaboration

Job description

About The Role

Reporting into the Category Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, sourcing and delivering consumer brands, including Boots’ own brands. Your day‑to‑day work will involve analysing sales data, providing sourcing recommendations and working with global brand strategies to decide which products reach our shelves.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data and provide sourcing recommendations to support global consumer and retail brand strategies.
• Identify new opportunities and gaps to set Boots apart from other retailers.
• Build relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best products and prices.
• Negotiate to reduce costs and secure global sources for raw materials.
• Work closely with the Brand Buying team to focus on financial targets and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, buying, supplier management or negotiation skills from FMCG or related business.
• Friendly personality and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally.

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

Contract: 12 months secondment

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

We may offer part‑time or job‑share options where suitable.

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities are available.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.