Buyer

Contract: Permanent
Closing date:19th June 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina

Are you ready to make a difference Join Boots as a Buyer - Global Sourcing in the vibrant city of Nottingham! Here at Boots we believe in building a brilliant environment for our people empowering them to deliver care confidence and connection to our customers and colleagues every day.

What youll be doing

As part of our Global Sourcing team you will play a pivotal role in driving profit enhancement and cost savings through effective supplier management. You will report to the buying manager in the Beauty team and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our supply base supports innovative New Product Development (NPD).

Key responsibilities

• Accountable for driving profit enhancement and cost savings through effective supplier management leveraging market expertise and strong negotiation strategies.

• Support the development and optimisation of a supply base which enables differentiated New Product Development (NPD).

• Support the management of ongoing vendor relationships and supplier performance.

• Lead regular supplier meetings driving performance through improvement initiatives and strategies.

• Support supplier selection by conducting initial research and providing informed recommendations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What youll need to have (our must-haves)

• A strong experienced Buyer or buying experience looking to take the next step in your sourcing career
• A strong cross functional player with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of the strategic sourcing/procurement lifecycle and procurement best practices
• Analytical approach to data confident using MS office particularly Excel

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working with Profit & Loss (P&L) concepts such as revenue COGS gross profit margin operating expenses and cash flow with a view to identifying and delivering profit enhancement opportunities
• GAP Negotiation course or equivalent.
• CIPS Qualification or MCIPS or working towards.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots we are committed to your growth and development. You will have access to various career development routes enabling you to shape your future and make a lasting impact within our organisation.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including options 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.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at 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 usAt Boots were 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 were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats nextIf 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 brilliant with Boots.