Job DescriptionContract: 12 Mths FTC/SecondmentLocation: NottinghamClosing date: 5th SeptemberRecruitment Partner: Anastasia WalkerAbout the roleA wonderful opportunity for an experienced Sourcing or Procurement professional operating at Buyer level to join our Global Sourcing team within the EU Sourcing division in Nottingham. The role will be within the Healthcare team and may involve some occasional international travel. Fixed Term contract for 12 months.As a Buyer in the Boots Brand Team you will be responsible for the performance of your own categories/ technologies within the Boots Brand portfolio and will report into a Buying Manager who has a broader area of responsibility. You will be part of the EU Sourcing Team with responsibility for suppliers operating in that region.Key responsibilities include:Accountable for driving profit enhancement and cost savingsSupport the development and optimisation of a supply base which enables differentiated New Product Development (NPD)Support the management of on-going vendor relationships and supplier performanceEnsure regular supplier meetings take place and implement improvement strategies with suppliersSupports supplier selection criteria through performing the initial research and provide input in the selection of suppliers in collaboration with a cross-functional teamWhat you'll need to haveA strong cross-functional player with excellent Stakeholder and Supplier management skillsExperience in managing negotiations for spend categories >$5m million dollars ideally on a global level, including leading and planning for negotiations.Experience implementing category sourcing strategies with a proven track record of deliveringKnowledge of the strategic sourcing/procurement lifecycle and procurement best practicesExperience working with Profit & Loss (P&L) concepts such as revenue, COG's, gross profit margin, operating expenses and cash flow with a view to identifying and delivering profit enhancement opportunitiesKnowledge and experience of Project Management, and taking full responsibility for your role within multiple projectsYou will have excellent time management skills demonstrated in meeting deadlines, prioritising and working at pace.You will be able to effectively use a variety of communication skills and will have a high attention to detail.You will be experienced in using various systems and have a good level of Excel skills, demonstrating great analytical skills.Our benefitsBoots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childincluding 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.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsAt Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.What's nextWhere a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide to help you to 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.Vacancy Reference Number259278BRAreaEast Midlands (non stores)CompanyNon StoresCountyNottinghamshireAirportNoRegionEast MidlandsStoreNottingham Support OfficeFull or Part timeFull-timeDivisionNon StoresContract TypeSecondmentIs this a Global Brands req?NoKeywordsbuyer, healthcareLatitude,longitude 152.927182,-1.183948FunctionBuying & Merchandising, Marketing & CommunicationsBusiness AreaSupport OfficeShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?NoHours per week37.5Req Posted Date22-Aug-2025
