Overview

Superdrug Talent Manager | Driving Talent Acquisition Excellence | Elevating Candidate Experiences | Transforming Teams for Success #Recruitment…

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.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Buyer you will lead a team of 2 buyers, 1 Junior buyer and 3 BA to deliver the commercial business strategy for Skincare (Facial, Clear, Body, Bronzing, Suncare & International Beauty). 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 Skincare & Haircare at Superdrug Stores Plc.
• Interact 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 manage.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and share best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers to launch and develop NPD into the categories, including negotiating periods of exclusivity and bespoke campaigns on big brands.
• Manage day-to-day category activities, read and interpret market data to make customer-led decisions; experience in negotiating fixed investment is required.
• Write, present and deliver strategic objectives beyond day-to-day promotions, pricing and star buys.
• Partner with Merchandising to determine the merchandising strategy that delivers the right range in the right stores, ensures availability, and controls slow-moving stock.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to while maintaining in-store availability.
• Develop and maintain external relationships with suppliers to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
• Apply appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
• Manage and coach team members to achieve category and personal development objectives.
• Commit to personal and professional development.

Qualifications and fit

• This job is a good fit if you enjoy a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where you can own strategic decisions for your categories.
• You are skilled at building trusting relationships with stakeholders and leading a team.
• You have an analytical mindset for translating data.
• You are proficient at prioritizing, delegating tasks and managing deadlines.
• You are excited by innovation and have a passion for product development.
• You understand the core principles of the skincare market.
• You have strong negotiation skills to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug.
• You are confident in making commercial decisions that impact our stores.
• You have 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 – 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

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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Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industries: Retail

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