Category Assistant

• →Maintain accurate product, price, and supplier data in internal systems
• →Support teams with reports, documentation, and meeting preparation
• →Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• →Resolve pricing and payment queries quickly and effectively
• →Track timelines, flag risks, and help embed new processes
• →Communicate clearly with colleagues and partners to keep everyone aligned
• →Make sure we’re always compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience using systems and tools to manage commercial processes
• Confidence working with data and spotting trends and patters
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence others

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion