Opticians Assistant Buying Manager

Accessories Buyer

Boots UK

D90 Nottingham Support Office

Boots Opticians have a new vacancy for a full time Accessories Buyer.
Contract - Permanent
Close Date: 22/03/2024
Recruitment Partner - David Hancock -david.p.hancock@boots.co.uk

About the role

Reporting to the Category & Trading Manager, you will manage the end-to-end management of our Accessories category. This includes creation of category strategies, product portfolio management, and finding incremental margin opportunities.
You’ll also work with our Trading, Supply Chain, and Store teams, and teams within the wider Boots business.
Hybrid working:
We operate a fixed hybrid working approach for Support Office team members with a mix of remote and office-based working. Our set office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with team members able to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

What you’ll need to have

• 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 delivering category plans through strong relationships with our teams and the supplier base
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders at multiple levels, to demonstrate your expertise and decision making within your category

It would be great if you also have

• Previous experience in a Commercial function
• Optical dispensing knowledge/experience

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you;(all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). 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

Our purpose is to help everyone see what’s possible, so we’re looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. You'll join a company that is evolving and always looking to improve.
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. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.

What's next

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.