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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.

Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision. The Role Are you passionate about perfume, and love people? Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Everyday our Team Leaders work hard to make sure their team and customers feel valued, confident and special. As a Team Leader, you play an integral role in supporting the Store Manager with the daily operational running of the store. You will lead by example, motivating and supporting a diverse team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store. What You Will Do: You are passionate about coaching and mentoring staff, ensuring they are set up for success You will motivate the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets - and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success! You will support the Store Manager with rosters, payroll budgets, prevention of stock loss, and store procedures In the absence of the Store Manager, you will step in, keeping everything running smoothly! Being a key holder, you will ensure the store is opened and closed at the correct times You will lead by example, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring your team does the same We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed! It really helps if you; Have a talent for building relationships, coaching and mentoring Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together Have the spark to love upskilling and learning about perfume Can be flexible with your work patterns Have previous experience leading a team, or an experienced sales advisor ready for your next step What You Will Get: We'll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked You're also a VIP to us, so you'll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top! Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 mobile The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing Access to Wagestream,to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control andflexibility with your pay. Pension, health and wellbeing benefits + more! We are passionate about 'Growing Our Own', so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels! We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised. The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer operatingover 16,500 storesunder 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide.For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion.Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers viaits O+O(Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online. Location K5 The Atrium, Union Square Shopping Centre, Guild Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5PS, United Kingdom

Buyer - Fragrance Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day! 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. Location East Croydon Hours & Salary Hours: 37.5 (9.00am - 5.30pm), Salary: Competitive. Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities: 2 days from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. Role Description The Buyer will be working within the Fragrance team, seeking to maximise sales and profit for the category whilst working with market leading luxury beauty brands to jointly develop launch plans and promotional strategy. As a Buyer you will be accountable for your own supplier relationships, have a strong understanding of the market and the ability to work cross functionally with various teams such as Marketing, merchandising, supply chain, insights, finance and stores. Strong commercial acumen, and superb Excel skills are key to this role, as well as the ability to work independently, efficiently and with initiative. Key Responsibilities You enjoy a fast paced, ever changing environment where you can own the strategic decision making for your categories. You are a strong negotiator and able to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug. You are decisive while able to critically analyse information to make decisions. You are motivated by achieving results in line with the business' strategy. What you'll need to succeed Minimum 5 years' experience as a buyer in a retail environment (Grocer, Fragrance, Healthcare). Strong analytical skills. Very strong commercial awareness and creative skills. Proven negotiation skills. Decisive and able to work in a super fast paced environment. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills. Display delegation skills, prioritise within delegated tasks and manage deadlines. Practice excellent time management skills and ability to cope under pressure. Benefits 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: 2 days 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. Part of a group that works closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK. Member 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. Bonus Scheme We have a competitive bonus scheme and if you reach all of your targets you can achieve up to a 50 % max, alongside your March salary. Pay Review We look at pay every year and any increases take effect from 1st January. Private Medical Insurance 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. 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 App 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 and Events We're always asking our suppliers to come in and talk to the team about great new product launches as they're landing in store. Keep your eye out in the Head Office Cafe to get your hands on some freebies! 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 all about inspiring futures. We provide various learning opportunities, including our Retail Management Training program, which equips you with the skills to become an assistant manager. Recruitment Process Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug. 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. If selected, you will be invited to a competency based interview with the line manager via teams. If selected, you will have a face to face interview at our Head Office. Prepare a presentation on the category you're interviewing for; details will be provided beforehand. 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. After completing the 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. Frequently Asked Questions Questions? We have answers! - Check out our FAQ page for more. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to