Role: Assistant BuyerLocation: Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 (with hybrid working after completion of training)Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 per annum DOE, plus extensive benefitsContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full timeWorking hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.The Category Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Senior Category Manager in the successful execution of category strategies. This role ensures that Pharmacy2U offers a compelling product assortment that meets customer needs while contributing to business growth. The position involves assisting with supplier management, product selection, promotional planning, and performance analysis, all aimed at optimising category performance.What's in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you'll be doing?Assist in gathering and analysing data to track the performance of key product categoriesProvide insights into category trends, sales performance, stock levels, and competitor activitiesPrepare regular reports and dashboards to monitor and improve category performanceSupport the Senior Category Manager in building strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining an effective supply chainAssist in negotiating with suppliers for better pricing, terms, and promotionsAssist with the selection and optimisation of product ranges for specific categoriesSupport merchandising to ensure that product listings and descriptions on the website are accurate and up-to-dateMonitor product performance and suggest changes or improvements to the assortmentWork closely with the marketing, supply chain, and e-commerce teams to ensure alignment on category strategies and promotionsSupport the execution of category-based campaigns and product launchesProvide general administrative assistance to the Senior Category Manager, including maintaining spreadsheets, creating presentations, and tracking budgetsWho are we looking for?Experience in category, merchandising, or buying is essentialExperience in retail or e-commerce is desirableExperience in using analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Google Analytics, or similar platforms) is an advantageA good understanding of retail operations, supply chain management, and inventory controlKnowledge of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is a plusKnowledge of category management principles and methodologies would be advantageousFamiliarity with e-commerce platforms and online retailing is a plusHigh level of accuracy in data entry, reporting, and stock managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams and external suppliersWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift./>