Buying Manager - Boots Own Brand

Contract: Full-time
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of beauty and retail? Join our dynamic team at Boots as aBuying Manager - Boots Brand in Nottingham!

At Boots, we believe in building a brilliant environment for our people, empowering them to deliver care, confidence, and connection to our customers. As part of the No7 Beauty Company - Global Sourcing team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategy and driving the success of our Boots Brand.

What you’ll be doing

Collaborate with global sourcing partners and cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that align with our strategic goals.

• Lead a team of 1-3 people, fostering a culture of growth and success.

• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards.

• Drive value through effective negotiations and cost management.

• Analyse market insights and customer behaviour to identify opportunities for innovation.
  

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proven experience in Buying, Sourcing, or Commercial roles, ideally within retail or FMCG.

• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in negotiations.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.

• Exceptional communication skills to manage a diverse stakeholder map.

• A passion for product and a proactive mindset.
  

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with Own Brand or international sourcing.

• Curiosity about product innovation and emerging customer trends.
  

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we are committed to your development. You will have opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive environment, shaping your career path in the beauty and retail industry.

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.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

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.
Be brilliant with Boots.