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Senior Buyer Cosmetics – 12 Month MAT Cover

Status: Expired

Location: East Croydon

Hours: 37.5 per week (9:00am – 5:30pm, hybrid working)

Contract type: Fixed Term 12 months

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2 buyers and 2 BAs to deliver the commercial business strategy for Cosmetics.
• Identify and source new products, deliver competitive promotional plans.
• Interact with stakeholders: Commercial, suppliers, marketing, merchandising, supply chain and, occasionally, AS Watson.
• Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock to align with commercial strategy and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop promotion plans and strategies for the brands.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking action where necessary and sharing best practice.
• Work with suppliers to launch & develop NPD, negotiate exclusivity periods and bespoke campaigns on big brands.
• Read and interpret market data for day to day category management, make customer led decisions, negotiate fixed investment.
• Present strategic objectives beyond day to day promotions, pricing and star buys.
• Partner with merchandising to agree merchandising strategy, ensure range fit, store availability and slow moving stock control.
• Coordinate with supply chain to maintain sales & forecast adherence and in store availability.
• Develop and maintain effective external supplier relationships to enhance product proposition.
• Employ appropriate negotiation strategies to attain best terms for the category and business.
• Manage and coach team members to achieve category and personal development objectives, and take responsibility for own professional development.

What makes you a good fit

• Enjoy a fast paced, ever changing environment with strategic decision making.
• Excellent at building trusting relationships with stakeholders and leading a team.
• Analytical mindset for translating data into action.
• Strong prioritisation, delegation and deadline management skills.
• Passion for product development and innovation.

Required skills & experience

• Strong negotiation skills to secure the best outcomes.
• Confidence to make commercial decisions that impact stores.
• Strong leadership capabilities to deliver results through people.
• Solid understanding of Cosmetics market core principles.

Benefits & Perks

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (includes 8 UK bank holidays).
• Hybrid working pattern – 2 days from home, 3 days at East Croydon office.
• Company pension matching and bonus scheme.
• Stream money management app – access to pay advance up to 30%.
• Discounts: staff discount codes, 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products, 2 staff discount codes for family/friend.
• Learning & development programmes, enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay, pregnancy loss support.
• Digital GP, mental health consultations, annual health check via Workplace+ app.

EEO Statement

Superdrug is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.