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Smartwear Buyer
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
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Posted:
27 August 2026 (2 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Contract: 24 months FTC
Shift pattern: Full time on site
Salary: Competitive
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker
Join Boots as a Smartwear Buyer in Nottinghamshire and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. At Boots we believe in empowering our colleagues to deliver care confidence and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.
What youll be doing
As a Smartwear Buyer you will play a crucial role in our Optician team reporting directly to the Category Manager. You will be responsible for sourcing innovative smartwear products that enhance our customers experience. Your insights will help shape our product offerings and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our clientele.
Key responsibilities
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
It would be great if you also have
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots we are committed to your professional growth. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within our dynamic organisation.
Rewards designed for you
A bit about us At Boots Opticians we help everyone see whats possible. Were a proud equal opportunity employer and the diversity of our colleagues is vital to us. Join us and be brilliant with Boots.
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. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.
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.
Keywords
Smartwear Category opticians
Shift pattern: Full time on site
Salary: Competitive
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker
Join Boots as a Smartwear Buyer in Nottinghamshire and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. At Boots we believe in empowering our colleagues to deliver care confidence and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.
What youll be doing
As a Smartwear Buyer you will play a crucial role in our Optician team reporting directly to the Category Manager. You will be responsible for sourcing innovative smartwear products that enhance our customers experience. Your insights will help shape our product offerings and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our clientele.
Key responsibilities
- Provide analysis and insights which enable development of the category strategy in conjunction with the Category Manager and key suppliers
- Development and delivery of the annual category plans working cross functionally to execute
- Regular and timely reporting on key category performance indicators to support understanding and drive insight-based actions
- Management of product entry and exit (NPI) to optimise and grow our database and margin
- Supplier performance reporting and supplier performance and relationship management
- Secure supplier funding and work with internal teams to execute activity aimed at optimising category performance (Trade plan)
- Support and where required manage additional categories such as Safety outside of the Smartwear remit.
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
- Proven experience in buying or merchandising preferably in retail.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data fully competent with MS products.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- A passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience in the optical or healthcare sector.
- Familiarity with smartwear technology and trends.
- A degree in business marketing or a related field.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots we are committed to your professional growth. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within our dynamic organisation.
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.
A bit about us At Boots Opticians we help everyone see whats possible. Were a proud equal opportunity employer and the diversity of our colleagues is vital to us. Join us and be brilliant with Boots.
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. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.
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.
Keywords
Smartwear Category opticians
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