<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At Holland &amp; Barrett, we're on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. With over 150 years of expertise, we're transforming how people experience wellness – and we're just getting started.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We're looking for a Category Manager (Buyer) to join our Food team. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape what customers see, choose and trust – bringing the right products to life in a fast-evolving and increasingly competitive wellness market.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location &amp; working arrangement</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Nuneaton,</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Full-time, hybrid working with an expectation of <strong>2 days per week in the office (Monday &amp; Tuesday)</strong>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Own and deliver the buying strategy for your category, from concept through to customer</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Curate ranges that reflect emerging food and wellness trends while meeting customer needs</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Analyse performance, identify opportunities and drive profitable category growth</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead supplier relationships, including negotiations, joint business planning and funding</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Build and execute promotional and trade plans that deliver strong commercial outcomes</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead range reviews to ensure the right balance of innovation, quality and value</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Work cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Marketing and Digital teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Manage stock effectively, reducing risk and improving availability</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience in <strong>buying, category management or Account Management within Retail/FMCG</strong></span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing suppliers</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Commercial ownership mindset – comfortable driving performance and making decisions</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to turn insight into action</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Curiosity for food, health and wellness trends</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A customer-first mindset – you think about what people need and how to deliver it</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Reward</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonus of up to 10%</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Wellbeing &amp; Lifestyle Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Cash Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Private Medical Healthcare - Single cover, after 12 months' service</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Life Assurance&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Private Virtual GP&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">FREE at-home blood test kit&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Holiday Purchase option&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pension Contribution&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Discounts &amp; Savings</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li>25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery&nbsp;</li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">£/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AND MORE!&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em><span data-teams="true">Holland and Barrett is an equal&nbsp;opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></em></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland &amp; Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland &amp; Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s). #LI-HYBRID #LI-JS2</em></span></span></p></div></div>