Buying Assistant (part time 3 days a week)

Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: East Croydon

Hours: 22.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 1 day working from home and 2 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

Salary: Competitive

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.

Here's the exciting bit… A day includes:

Role Purpose:

The buying assistant role is critical in supporting the effective running of the category to deliver the commercial plan. Working within the commercial trading team to coordinate promotions and ensuring the accurate and effective administration of our products, to enable the brand to provide a breadth of range inclusive to all our customers, at a price they love. This role reports to Senior Buyer for Superdrug Stores Plc.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage promotional end to end process including loading of promotions and queries as well as requesting promotional material from suppliers

• Own and execute POS management
• Processing and checking financial retros as well as raising invoices
• Ensuring that New product and supplier creation are seamless and in line with business deadlines
• Processing changes to ensure Superdrug maintains its competitive nature within the market
• Opportunity to progress skills within Buying through trade reporting when team are on annual leave
• Sample requests from suppliers for various marketing activities
• Core Skills
• Superbly organised with history of prioritising workload(s)
• Diligent with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• Desire to challenge the norm
• Comfortability with Microsoft, in particular Excel
• System friendly (there will be a few to learn!)

What you need to succeed:

• Ideally degree education but not essential
• Proficient on Microsoft programs especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Previous experience in Buying environment desired but not essential

Here's 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
• We offer Stream - 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
• Come and be part of something special!

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Why Work With Us?

Join our team at Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?

Bonus

We have a competitive bonus scheme here and if you reach all of your targets you can achieve up to a 15% on Target /30% Max, alongside your March salary!

Pay Review

We review our pay every year and any increases will take effect from 1st January.

Pension

Saving for retirement is one of the best investments you can make for your future, we can help you with that! If you contribute 5% we’ll contribute pension contributions up to 7%.

Private Medical

You have the option to opt into our Private Medical Insurance scheme. We will pay for your individual cover. You can also add parent and children to this at your own cost.

Aviva Digicare Workplace+

You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!

Holiday

You’ll get 25 days holiday to use when you like, plus 8 UK bank holidays (pro rated if you work part time). We’ll also increase your holiday the longer you stay, rising to 28 after 3 years, up to 30 after 5 years! You can also buy or sell some each year.

Stream

The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.

Product Samples & Events

We're often welcoming our suppliers to come in and talk to the team about great new products launches as they’re landing in store. Keep your eye out in the Head Office Cafe to get your hands on some freebies!

Amazing Team

Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!

Team Member Discount

Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!

Fantastic Fun

Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Inspiring Futures

Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles within the head office.

• Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
• 1
• Submit Your Application

Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.

2

Initial Screening

Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!

3

First Interview

If selected, you will be invited to a competency-based interview with the line manager via teams.

4

Second Interview

If further selected, you will attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.

5

Offer & Contract

Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.

6

Onboarding

After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.