Job Description

Buying isn't just about picking products and hoping they sell. It's about shaping what customers see, what they buy, and how they feel about the brand. In VHMS (Vitamins, Herbals, Minerals & Supplements), that means curating ranges that support health and wellness, spotting emerging trends, and ensuring customers trust what's on our shelves.



If you're the kind of person who gets a buzz from negotiating a deal, spotting trends before anyone else, and building ranges that customers actually want, then keep reading

The Role:

What you'll actually be doing

Owning the VHMS category end-to-end: strategy, range, pricing, and promotions. Leading supplier negotiations and joint business planning to maximise profitability. Working with Own-Label Buying and Product Development teams to deliver innovative ranges. Planning and executing promotional activity that drives profitable sales growth. Delivering range reviews focused on customer needs and commercial performance. Collaborating with marketing and digital teams to make launches and campaigns successful. Analysing online customer behaviour and tailoring mechanics for trial, conversion, and repeat. Managing stock levels to avoid overstocks and clear slow-moving lines. Coaching and developing your direct reports to help them perform at their best.

How we'll know you're delivering

Category sales and margin growth are heading in the right direction. Promotional plans land well and deliver profitable results. Suppliers trust you and still give us what we need. Ranges feel fresh, relevant, and customer-centric. Stock levels are healthy, not bloated. Your team feels supported and is hitting their objectives.

The Person:

What you'll need to bring

Experience in retail buying or category management. Negotiation skills that make suppliers want to work with you. The ability to influence internally without sounding like a broken record. Strong numeracy and analytical skills - because gut feel is great, but data wins. Relationship-building skills, both inside and outside the business. Ideally, some line management experience (but if you're ready to step up, we'll listen). And above all, transparency, accountability, and honesty.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

Health Cash Plan Life Assurance Private Virtual GP FREE at-home blood test kit Holiday Purchase option Pension Contribution Access to 'Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

Discounts & Savings

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners /EUR50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store

Learning & Development

Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library AND MORE! Holland and Barrett is an equal 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 organisation with belonging at its heart - making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.


Holland & Barrett 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 & 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).

Division:

Commercial

City:

Nuneaton

Job Type:

Full Time

Number of Hours:

37,5

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date:

18 January 2026