Buyer Personal Care- 12 Month Maternity Cover

Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We\’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health adhere to legislation and brand guidelines; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders. Work with Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans. Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow moving stock. Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability. Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability. Operate within Company pricing strategy. Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customers needs. Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance. Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs. Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business. Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives. What you’ll need to succeed Minimum 3 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment Strong analytical and numerical skills Very strong commercial awareness, problem-solving skills and proactivity Proven negotiation skills. Decisive and able to work in a fast‑paced environment Strong communication, team working and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise and delegate while managing deadlines Practice excellent time management skills and ability to cope under pressure and display resilience. Positive can‑do attitude and growth mindset. Line management experience Here’s what’s in it for you 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays) 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station Company pension matching and bonus We offer Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets! Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Hours: 37.5 | 9.00 am – 5.30 pm – Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/ #J-18808-Ljbffr