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Booker Group

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United Kingdom , Wellingborough

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Category:
Purchasing

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a Category Assistant, on a fixed term contract, for our Head Office located at Equity House, Wellingborough to support our Product team. Within this role you will be a pivotal part of the Trading team, liaising with customers and building strong working relationships with our suppliers to ensure we have the right range of products at the right price to drive cash profit and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide full administrative support to Category Manager and wider team
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external suppliers and customers
  • Strive to find best ways of working and suggest improvements where required

Requirements:

  • To be a resourceful self-starter with the ability to work independently without direct full time supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • To demonstrate a proactive approach with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks
  • To manage workload and deadlines effectively
  • Comprehensive PC skills, including a good use and experience of Excel and Word
  • To be extremely organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
  • To be resourceful and have the ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • To thrive in a dynamic business where accuracy, hard work and flexibility are imperative
  • Ability to exercise appropriate judgement and discretion, especially when handling confidential information
What we offer:
  • Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
  • After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day
  • 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
  • Free eye test when you spend £50 or more
  • 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
  • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
  • Discounted cycle to work scheme
  • Save As You Earn share scheme
  • Retirement savings plan (pension) with up to 5% match
  • Life Assurance of up to three times annual pay
  • Health and Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
  • Holiday package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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