Assistant Category Manager - Luxury Bath & Body

Job Description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
 

What you'll be doing

As the Assistant Category Manager for Luxury Bath & Body at Boots, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will analyse customer data to inform sourcing strategies that align with our global vision. Your insights will help us stand out in the competitive health and beauty market, driving the success of renowned brands and also bringing new, exciting brands on board.

Key responsibilities

• Report directly to the Category Manager, working closely and cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply, .Com, Marketing, Brand and other teams.
• Analyse customer data to recommend sourcing strategies that align with our global brand vision.
• Identify new opportunities to enhance our product offerings and differentiate Boots from competitors.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best products at competitive prices.
• Contribute to high-profile projects that shape our product range and customer experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product strategies.

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

• Experience in sourcing, buying, or supplier management within FMCG or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• A collaborative spirit and a friendly personality that thrives in a team environment.
• A passion for health and beauty products and a desire to make a difference for our customers.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in data analysis to support decision-making.
• A proactive approach to identifying market trends and opportunities.
• Familiarity with category management principles.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we’re committed to your growth and development. This role offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within our dynamic team, allowing you to expand your skills and make a lasting impact. You will have the chance to take on more responsibilities and potentially move into senior category management roles as you demonstrate your capabilities.

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 athttp://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.

• Level: Level 6
• Business area: Support Office
• Function: Buying & Merchandising
• Keywords: assistant, category, manager
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Latitude,longitude 1: 52.927182,-1.183948
• Office use only: No
• Airport: No
• Company: Non Stores
• Division: Non Stores
• Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?: No
• Area: East Midlands (non stores)
• Job Code: FJH Specialist
• Store: Nottingham Support Office
• Req Posted Date: 07-Oct-2026