Buyer Personal Care- 12 Month Maternity Cover

Superdrug Stores; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retailer is seeking a passionate Buyer for Deodorants & Body Mists to join their vibrant team. This role involves product selection, performance analysis, and collaboration with marketing to enhance category strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail buying, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on creativity and market trends, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic company that values its employees and fosters a positive work culture. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional value and service to customers while enjoying a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38 days

30% discount on Own Brand Products

Hybrid working patterns

Company pension matching

Wagestream access

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans including pricing and promotions.
• Collaborate with Marketing to drive profitable sales.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Retail Buying

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 & 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. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, driven and committed to a long-term career in retail.
The role will support in product selection, analysing performance and providing weekly sell-through reports, as well as 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

1. Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
2. 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.
3. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
4. Work with Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
5. 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.
6. Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
7. Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability. Operate within Company pricing strategy.
8. 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.
9. Develop effective internal working relationships with cross-functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
10. Develop, build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
11. Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
12. 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.

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