Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 13th September
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
About the role
Reporting to the Category & Trading Manager and based in our Nottingham Head Office, this Buyer role within the Frames team is responsible for the end-to-end management and development of product within Boots Brand and house brands. This category makes up more than half of our frame sales every year!
The role requires someone who can build category strategies; develop product with a focus on customer needs and market trends; work with a diverse supplier base; and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.
You'll also work very closely with Supply Chain, Merchandising and the wider Buying team.
What you'll need to have
- Previous experience in a Buying role
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proven data analytics skills, using Excel and reporting systems
- Ability to build category strategies with an in-depth understanding of the customer
- Experience of delivering category plans through strong relationships with internal teams and the supplier base
- Ability to communicate with different stakeholders at various levels, to demonstrate your expertise and decision making within your category
It would be great if you also have
- Previous experience in the optical industry
Our 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 holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.
What's next
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.