Assistant Buying Manager in Nottingham

Contract: 9-month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Recruitment Partner: Katrina katrina.wuk@boots.co.uk

What you'll be doing

As a Buyer in the Global Sourcing team, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing products from ethically validated and sustainable suppliers. Your expertise will directly contribute to Boots’ Own Brand Product Portfolio, ensuring that we deliver high-quality products that resonate with our customers. This role is essential for managing supplier relationships and driving innovative sourcing strategies that align with our business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk.
• Support the development of sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Deliver cost-effective and innovative raw materials and packaging for our consumer brands.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Assist in negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Track and predict commodity price movements.
• Develop global supply chains to support international growth plans.
• Gather and analyse data to provide sourcing recommendations.

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

• Strong cross-functional team player with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience in sourcing componentry and packaging items within a nominated buying model.
• Ability to interrogate data, produce reports, and articulate recommendations clearly.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines independently.
• Strong commercial acumen.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in a supplier-facing role within the consumer goods sector.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices.
• Familiarity with global supply chain management.
• Additional qualifications in procurement or supply chain management.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, your career can flourish as you take on new challenges and responsibilities. This role offers a pathway to advance within the Global Sourcing team or explore other areas of the business. With our commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• 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. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

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.

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

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

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