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Superdrug

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Product

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in Product Management and Buying, strong negotiation skills, brand building expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively.
  • You will develop category plans, manage promotions, conduct reviews, collaborate with teams, innovate products, ensure stock availability, and maintain stakeholder relationships to drive performance.

Requirements

  • • Previous experience in both Product Management and Buying
  • • Commercially astute with excellent ability to understand and interpret market information
  • • Proven track record in brand building and product development, either directly or through relationship with proprietary brands
  • • Strong negotiation skills
  • • Customer focused
  • • Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload
  • • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • • Project Management experience
  • • Analytical

Responsibilities

  • Develop Own Brand Category plans including Range Reviews and launch plans, Promotions, Pricing & Stock that deliver against the overall Commercial Strategy & Financial targets
  • Develop and deliver profitable promotional plans for responsible Categories. Forecast promotional sales and monitor and evaluate performance on a weekly/monthly/annual basis, proactively introducing revised plans and activity as and when required
  • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers Own Brand advantage whilst managing availability and slow-moving stock
  • Deliver informed Category reviews, incorporating market data, trend data, merchandising review, promotional review, competitor review, customer data and buyer input. Turn Category reviews into the annual Category NPD plan
  • Develop new brand concepts, and development plans for existing Own Brand ranges
  • Develop products and packaging appropriate to our customers, the brand and our commercial requirements. Collaborate with the Marketing, CRM, Online and digital teams to develop and implement marketing and promotion plans that are relevant to the category and effectively communicate to the Customer
  • Collaborate with International Buying and other European businesses to harmonise product/suppliers, to gain greater efficiencies and share best practice
  • Ensure clear communication across the business and ensure appropriate processes in place
  • Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills required and the ability to engage everyone around them
  • Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives
  • Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain team to ensure Sales forecasts are adhered to whilst maintaining Own Brand availability and minimising slow moving stock

FAQs

What is the location of the Own Brand Buyer position?

The position is based at Superdrug Head Office, close to East Croydon Station.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 9.00am to 5.30pm, with hybrid working available.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary is competitive, but the exact figure is not listed in the job description.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, customer-focused, has strong negotiation skills, and is able to work to deadlines while prioritizing workload.

What kind of experience do you need for this role?

Previous experience in both Product Management and Buying is required, along with a proven track record in brand building and product development.

What are the key responsibilities of the Own Brand Buyer?

Key responsibilities include developing own brand category plans, creating promotional plans, collaborating across teams, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

What kind of products does the Own Brand Buyer work with?

The Own Brand Buyer will work with Superdrug’s Own Brand Cosmetics range, specifically Studio London and Nailcare ranges.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive 33 days of holiday (increasing to 38 with service), staff discounts, a pension scheme, and access to learning and development programs.

Is there support for work-life balance?

Yes, hybrid working patterns are available, allowing 2 days of remote work and 3 days in the office.

What kind of development opportunities can I expect?

Superdrug offers unrivalled learning and development programmes to help employees grow in their roles.

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Superdrug

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.