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 aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people - they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here’s the exciting bit...a day includes:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and exceptional Deodorants & Body Mists Buyer to join our close-knit team based in our fabulous new offices right by East Croydon station.
• The role will support in product selection, analysing performance and providing weekly sell-through reports, as well preparing for trade meetings and attending brand meetings.
• A proven background in buying is key to this role, as well as a strong understanding of the market.
• You will have experience buying brands, with a creative eye and an awareness of current retail trends.
• Strong commercial acumen, and superb Excel skills are key to this role, as well as the ability to work independently, efficiently and with initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to category; 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 organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize 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.

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - 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.