Category Assistant - FTC - Up to 5 months in Wellingborough

We are looking to recruit a Category Assistant, on a fixed term contract, for our Head Office located at Equity House, Wellingborough to support our Product team. We operate hybrid working. For most colleagues this means working from an office three days, and at home for two days. We will discuss more about this at interview.

Within this role you will be a pivotal part of the Trading team, liaising with customers and building strong working relationships with our suppliers to ensure we have the right range of products at the right price to drive cash profit and customer satisfaction. Our Trading teams are focused on deadlines, problem solving and delivering results. This role is fast paced and provides satisfaction in delivering a great job.

Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team to provide full administrative support to your Category Manager and the wider team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external suppliers and customers.
• Contribute to finding the best ways of working and suggest improvements where required.

Requirements:

• To be a resourceful self-starter with the ability to work independently without direct full-time supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively.
• Comprehensive PC skills, including a good use and experience of Excel and Word.
• Extremely organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Resourceful and able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Thrives in a dynamic business where accuracy, hard work and flexibility are imperative.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgement and discretion, especially when handling confidential information.

Benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• Tesco colleague discounts after 3 months service, plus additional retailer discounts and benefits.
• Discounts on Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Insurance and health-related benefits, including car, home and health services where applicable.
• Eye care benefits and health checks, including optional healthcare services.
• Access to discounted RAC breakdown cover and a cycle to work scheme.
• Save As You Earn share scheme eligibility after 3 months service.
• Pension and life assurance coverage; health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
• Generous holiday package.

About Us:

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses. We operate across multiple locations with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome conversations about flexible working and strive to create an inclusive recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Committed Leader and can provide accessibility support during recruitment.

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 for roles that include early morning or late shifts, warehouse duties, or driving responsibilities. Roles may close earlier than the advertised end date depending on applicant volume. Feedback is offered to candidates who attend interviews. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core Tesco business; benefits differ from those offered at Tesco. For more information about us, please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.