Buyer

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 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 career as a Buyer

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.

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.

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.


What you’ll need to succeed

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment (Grocer, Fragrance, Healthcare)
Strong analytical skills
Very strong commercial awareness and creative skills.
Proven negotiation skills.
Decisive and able to work in a super fast paced environment
Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
Display delegation skills, priorities within delegated tasks and manage deadlines.
Practice excellent time management skills and ability to cope under pressure.

Here's what's in it for you

33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
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!
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines When we are able  you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm

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