Own Brand Buying Assistant

Job Details

Location:

East Croydon

Hours:

37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm (Hybrid – 2 days working from home, 3 days at office)

Salary:
Competitive

• Assist with the smooth implementation of 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 implement buyer‑led marketing promotion plans and strategies developed by the buying team which adhere to legislation and brand guidelines.
• Help with the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of promotions.
• Assist with the smooth implementation of new product setup, including checking retail and cost prices.

• Health and beauty obsessed and love staying up to date with the latest trends.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Ability to build great collaborative relationships.
• Attention to detail, pride in role and dedication to business objectives.
• Aspiring to learn the first step in the buying journey; ambitious and eager to learn.
• Motivated by delivering results and able to work to deadlines.
• Satisfaction in seeing products on store shelves for customers to buy.
• Adaptable approach – quickly pick up new ways of working or processes.
• Curiosity and ability to challenge where opportunities for improvement exist.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload.
• Able to work both following process and on own initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Team player.
• Confident energetic approach.
• Excellent PC skills – Microsoft Office package especially Excel.
• A passion for developing a career in Buying.

• 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 – 2 days working from home, 3 days at office.
• Company pension matching and bonus.
• Money management app for early access to pay.
• Learning and Development programmes.
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support.