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Overview
As a Senior Buyer you will lead a team of 2 buyers, 1 Junior buyer and 2 BAs to deliver the commercial business strategy for Personal Care (Male Skin, Male Toiletries, Mens Shaving, Female Hair Removal, Sanpro & Baby). This role will play a key part in identifying and sourcing new products and delivering competitive promotional plans. This role reports into the Head of Personal Care at Superdrug Stores Plc.
Responsibilities
* Interacting with a variety of Stakeholders: Commercial, Suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain and AS Watson occasionally
* 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 for the brands you look after.
* Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
* Work with suppliers to launch & develop NPD into the categories, part of that will be negotiating periods of exclusivity as well as exclusive/ bespoke campaigns on big brands
* Day to day management of various categories, able to read and understand market data to make correct customer led decisions. Must have experienced of negotiating fixed investment.
* Able to write, present and deliver strategic objectives above and beyond the day to day promotions, pricing and star buys
* 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.
* 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 build and maintain effective external relationships with suppliers to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
* Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
* Manage and coach team members to achieve both Category and personal development objectives.
* Take responsibility for own personal and professional development.
What You’ll Need
* You will understand the core principles of the skincare market.
* You will have strong negotiator skills to be able to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug
* You need to be confident in making commercial decisions that impact our stores
* Strong leadership capabilities to deliver results through people
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
* Wagestream option to access a percentage of pay as you earn it
* Being part of more, with connections to Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
* Part of AS. 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 support
Hours: 37.5 per week | 9:00am - 5:30pm – Hybrid working available with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office near East Croydon Station.
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