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Contract: 12 Mths FTC/Secondment
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of health and beauty? Join Boots as an Assistant Category Manager - Self-Selection Cosmetics in Nottingham, where your passion for products and customer care can shine!
At Boots, we believe in building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering you to make a real impact every day. As part of our Healthcare team, you’ll play a vital role in driving the success of our renowned brands, including No.7 and Soap and Glory. This is your chance to be part of something special, contributing to our mission of becoming the world's best pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this exciting role, you will:
- Report directly to the Category Manager, collaborating closely with the Brand Buying team.
- Analyse customer data to recommend sourcing strategies that align with our global brand vision.
- Identify new opportunities to enhance our product offerings and set Boots apart from competitors.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best products at competitive prices.
- Contribute to high-profile projects that shape our product range and customer experience.
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What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)
- Experience in sourcing, buying, or supplier management within FMCG or a related field.
- Strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.
- A collaborative spirit and a friendly personality that thrives in a team environment.
- A passion for health and beauty products and a desire to make a difference for our customers.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience in data analysis to support decision-making.
- A proactive approach to identifying market trends and opportunities.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we’re committed to your growth and development. This role offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within our dynamic team, allowing you to expand your skills and make a lasting impact.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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A Bit About Us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
We hope to hear from you soon.
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