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Own Brand Buyer- Haircare and Clear Skin

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Superdrug

Nov 17

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in Product Development and Buying, strong negotiation skills, a customer focus, project management abilities, and analytical skills to interpret market data effectively.
  • You will develop category plans, manage promotions, analyze market data, collaborate across teams, ensure product availability, and maintain stakeholder relationships to drive performance.

Requirements

  • • Previous experience in both Product Development 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
  • Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives
  • Develop new brand concepts, and product 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
  • 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
  • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers Own Brand advantage whilst managing availability and slow-moving stock
  • 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
  • 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

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer hybrid working patterns, which include the option to work from home for 2 days and from our office in East Croydon for 3 days.

What are the main responsibilities of the Own Brand Buyer?

The main responsibilities include developing category plans, driving sales and profitability, creating promotional plans, collaborating with internal teams, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have previous experience in both product development and buying, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in brand building and product development.

What is the salary structure for this job?

The salary for this position is competitive, although specific figures are not detailed in the job description.

What benefits does Superdrug offer its employees?

Benefits include 33 days of holiday rising to 38 with length of service, staff discount codes, 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products, a company pension matching scheme, and enhanced leave policies.

Who will the Own Brand Buyer report to?

The Own Brand Buyer will report to the Senior Buyer.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?

Yes, for the right candidate, there is an opportunity to line manage a Junior Buyer and extend responsibility to other categories like Lip Care.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

The typical work schedule is 37.5 hours, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with remote work options.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in this role?

Yes, collaboration with various teams such as Marketing, CRM, Online, and the Merchandising team is a crucial part of this role.

Where is the Superdrug Head Office located?

The Superdrug Head Office is located in East Croydon, near the East Croydon station.

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.