Category Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Standard hours full time

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 31st July 2026

Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker

Are you ready to make a difference Join us at Boots as a Commercial Assistant in our General Merchandise Business Unit: Category team based in Nottingham Beeston.

Due to an internal promotion Boots Opticians have an exciting opportunity within the Commercial team for a full time Category Assistant. This role is key enabler to enhancing the efficiency of the Commercial team and driving business performance. If you are somebody who is looking to kickstart a career within a fast-paced Commercial function or youre simply looking for a new challenge this could be the role for you!

What youll be doing

Reporting into the Category & Trading Manager the Category Assistant supports every team within the function including Buying Trading and Merchandising. Not only will you deal with a broad and varied supplier base youll also work closely with other internal teams such as Marketing Operations and our stores.

Key responsibilities

• Building and maintaining great relationships with suppliers stores and the wider Boots Opticians teams

• New product set up across frames lenses contact lenses and accessories

• Investigation and resolution of store queries

• Management and execution of supplier invoicing

• New supplier set up

• Performance and Supplier reporting

• Conducting competitor reviews and preparing market reports to share with the team

What youll need to have (our must-haves)

• Completer-Finisherwith a good attention to detail who can organise and prioritise their workload effectively to meet deadlines

• Team Player effectively working with others to field support queries and resolve issues for stores working with internal functions and supply chain service providers

• Effective Communicator you effectively communicate with different stakeholders at different levels across various teams both verbally and in writing.

• Inquisitive a key part of the role is resolving issues for stores and customers which requires an ability to ask relevant questions to understand the root causes of issues. You will need to identify common trends in queries and issues and suggest improvements

• Analytical skills - you have proven data analytics skills

It would be great if you also have

• Previous experience in a Commercial function

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots we believe in your potential. With our commitment to your development youll have opportunities to grow your career and take on new challenges within the company.

Rewards designed for you

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

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• 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.

A bit about us

At 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 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.