Buyer, Retail

Contract:

2 years secondment

Shift pattern:
Full time on site

Salary:
Competitive

Join Boots as a Buyer in Nottinghamshire and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. At Boots, we believe in empowering our colleagues to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in our Optician team, reporting directly to the Category Manager. You will be responsible for sourcing innovative smartwear products that enhance our customers' experience. Your insights will help shape our product offerings and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our clientele.

• Provide analysis and insights which enable development of the category strategy, in conjunction with the Category Manager and key suppliers
• Development and delivery of the annual category plans, working cross functionally to execute
• Regular and timely reporting on key category performance indicators to support understanding and drive insight-based actions
• Management of product entry and exit (NPI) to optimise and grow our database and margin
• Supplier performance reporting, and supplier performance and relationship management
• Secure supplier funding and work with internal teams to execute activity aimed at optimising category performance (Trade plan)
• Support and where required, manage additional categories such as Safety outside of the Smartwear remit.

• Proven experience in buying or merchandising, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, fully competent with MS products.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• A passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in the optical or healthcare sector.
• Familiarity with smartwear technology and trends.
• A degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

At Boots, we are committed to your professional growth. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within our dynamic organisation.

• 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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At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is vital to us. Join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

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