Buying Assistant (part time)

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative retailer as a Buying Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in managing product categories and promotions. This exciting position allows you to develop your buying skills while working within a supportive commercial trading team. With a focus on organization and attention to detail, you will help maintain competitive pricing and ensure the effective administration of products. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with generous holiday allowances, staff discounts, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration in the beauty and health sector.

Benefits

15 days holiday, increasing to 18 days

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Hybrid working arrangements

Company pension matching

Access to Wagestream

Extensive Learning and Development programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Degree qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotional end-to-end process, including loading promotions and handling queries.
• Process and verify financial retrospectives and raise invoices.
• Ensure seamless new product and supplier creation in line with business deadlines.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Process Improvement

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with talented personalities.

We’re a team that values our customers and our staff. 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 stems from our people – they make the difference. We embrace personality, have fun, and work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting part… a day in the role includes:

Role Purpose:

The Buying Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the effective management of the category to achieve the commercial plan. Working within the commercial trading team, the role involves coordinating promotions and ensuring accurate administration of products, enabling the brand to offer a broad range inclusive to all customers at competitive prices. This position reports to the Senior Buyer for Superdrug Stores Plc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the promotional end-to-end process, including loading promotions, handling queries, and requesting promotional materials from suppliers.
• Own and execute POS management.
• Process and verify financial retrospectives and raise invoices.
• Ensure seamless new product and supplier creation in line with business deadlines.
• Implement changes to maintain Superdrug's competitive edge within the market.
• Opportunity to develop buying skills through trade reporting during team members' annual leave.
• Handle sample requests from suppliers for various marketing activities.

Core Skills:

• Excellent organisation skills with a proven ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong attention to detail and diligence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to challenge norms and improve processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• System-friendly, with a willingness to learn new systems.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Degree qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a Buying environment is desirable but not mandatory.

What’s in It for You:

• 15 days holiday, increasing to 18 days with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Two staff discount codes for personal and family/friend use.
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products in-store and online.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with 2 days remote and 3 days in our modern office near East Croydon Station.
• Company pension matching and bonus scheme.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app allowing early access to a portion of your pay.
• Part of a group working closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,000 stores across 25 markets.
• Extensive Learning and Development programs.