Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
The Buyer will be working within the team the healthcare team and will seeks to maximise sales and profit for these categories. This role plays a key part in selecting products and working with the Merchandising team to analyse the products’ performance. This role will report into the Senior Buyer at Superdrug Stores Plc.
A proven background in buying is key to this role, as well as a strong understanding of the market. You will have experience buying budget 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.
Commercial, Suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising and Supply Chain Team.
Developing and delivering category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
adhere to legislation and brand guidelines’; Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
Working with the Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
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.
Developing effective internal and external working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance and meet customer needs.
Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.
You’re great at building trusting relationships with your stakeholders
You have an analytical mindset for translating data.
You enjoy being creative and coming up with innovative ideas.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment (Grocer, Fragrance, Healthcare)
Significant experience with Excel.
Strong commercial awareness.
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
~ 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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