Buying & Merchandising Jobs
From healthcare to skincare, fragrance to gifts, with some of the best brands and products around, buying at Boots is different.
Why join us?
Our Buying and Merchandising teams play a key role in responding to changing markets and anticipating the needs of customers, by creating and delivering ranges featuring the best brands and products.
We’re not just a global retailer, but also a product developer. In Buying and Merchandising you’ll work cross-functionally with different areas of the business to ensure that our customers are excited and inspired by the diverse range of products and brands on offer. Whether you’re searching specifically for buying jobs, merchandising jobs, or just looking to find out more about what you can do at here at the Boots Support Office, we’d love to help you find your next career pathway.
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FAQs
If you’re searching for a role within Buying & Merchandising, head over to www.boots.jobs and you can search and filter according to the role you are looking for. You will see roles such as Buying Assistants, Assistant Buying Managers and Buying Managers.
The Buying & Merchandising team at Boots is proud to offer lots of internal development and progression opportunities – there are several examples of people starting as a Buying Assistant, progressing to an Assistant Buying Manager and even to Buying Manager roles.
Category Managers drive the commercial strategy for their categories, using insights and data to understand performance, shopper behaviour, and market trends. They work with retail partners, internal teams, and suppliers to develop products, like fragrance, vitamins, chilled foods and many more. They also manage aspects like finance, legal, and waste. Category Manager jobs are fast-paced and varied and offer exposure to many parts of the business, and the excitement of influencing sales and product success.
Category Managers need a passion for products, spotting trends, and working at pace in a fast-moving business. They must present insights in an influential way, be analytical and commercially astute, and confident with Excel and data. Key behaviours include collaboration, curiosity, ambition, and drive. These are skills essential for anyone considering category manager jobs.
Yes. Category Managers need strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of customer needs, translating insight into strategies and trade plans that capitalise on opportunities. As leaders, they inspire teams and engage suppliers and stakeholders in the business vision. They need to be proactive, self-driven, and motivated to pursue initiatives that drive the business forward.