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Position Overview The Global Head of Procurement will lead, enhance, and optimize procurement, commercial, and operational processes across the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in IT and real estate procurement, supply chain management, commercial contracts, and global operations. The role demands strategic oversight of vendor management, ERP-driven procurement transformation, cost optimization, and risk management, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The candidate will play a critical role in supporting global projects, driving commercial efficiency, and contributing to the organization’s long-term growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Management & Transformation • Lead end-to-end procurement operations with strong compliance to policies, regulations, and governance., • Drive real estate-focused procurement, including campus setup and construction-related categories., • Implement procurement transformation initiatives, including ERP development and digitization., • Develop and enforce procurement best practices, policies, and reporting standards., • Oversee vendor onboarding, evaluation, and long-term supplier relationship management. 2. Commercial & Contract Management • Manage full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, awarding, monitoring, and compliance., • Oversee insurance and health cover contracts, as well as employee services procurement., • Ensure adherence to ethical, sustainable, and regulatory procurement practices., • Maintain a comprehensive contract register and lead continuous improvements in commercial governance. 3. Supply Chain Management • Collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners to strengthen supply chain effectiveness and resilience. 4. Cost Optimization & Risk Management • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across procurement and operational functions., • Conduct analytics-driven reviews of procurement performance and spend efficiency., • Drive cost control initiatives across capex projects and serve as an active Capex Committee Member., • Optimize facility and administration management to reduce downtime and operational overheads. 5. Project & Global Business Support • Provide procurement and commercial support for global projects, including K-12 school set-up and expansion initiatives., • Partner with business development and project teams on large-scale, cross-border transactions., • Align procurement strategies with global business priorities. 6. Operations & Administration • Collaborate with the CEO, CXOs, and senior leadership to shape and deliver operational strategy., • Develop and implement systems, processes, and tools to improve organizational efficiency., • Manage budgets, capital investment, and expenses to achieve growth and profitability goals., • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields (Master’s preferred)., • Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain, and operations, with exposure to:, • Real estate-focused procurement & campus setup projects., • Insurance & employee health cover contracts., • Procurement of employee services and administration contracts., • Demonstrated experience as part of a Capex Committee. Technical • Expertise in procurement systems, ERP platforms, contract lifecycle management, and supply chain tools., • Familiarity with construction and real estate procurement practices., • Strong leadership with ability to inspire, mentor, and manage large cross-functional teams., • Excellent verbal and written communication., • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure., • Exceptional time management with ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a senior leadership role at the core of the organization’s growth journey. The successful candidate will shape procurement and commercial excellence across real estate, education, and global operations, while driving transformation that enhances efficiency, compliance, and value creation.

Position Overview The Global Head of Procurement will lead, enhance, and optimize procurement, commercial, and operational processes across the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in IT and real estate procurement, supply chain management, commercial contracts, and global operations. The role demands strategic oversight of vendor management, ERP-driven procurement transformation, cost optimization, and risk management, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The candidate will play a critical role in supporting global projects, driving commercial efficiency, and contributing to the organization’s long-term growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Management & Transformation • Lead end-to-end procurement operations with strong compliance to policies, regulations, and governance., • Drive real estate-focused procurement, including campus setup and construction-related categories., • Implement procurement transformation initiatives, including ERP development and digitization., • Develop and enforce procurement best practices, policies, and reporting standards., • Oversee vendor onboarding, evaluation, and long-term supplier relationship management. 2. Commercial & Contract Management • Manage full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, awarding, monitoring, and compliance., • Oversee insurance and health cover contracts, as well as employee services procurement., • Ensure adherence to ethical, sustainable, and regulatory procurement practices., • Maintain a comprehensive contract register and lead continuous improvements in commercial governance. 3. Supply Chain Management • Collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners to strengthen supply chain effectiveness and resilience. 4. Cost Optimization & Risk Management • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across procurement and operational functions., • Conduct analytics-driven reviews of procurement performance and spend efficiency., • Drive cost control initiatives across capex projects and serve as an active Capex Committee Member., • Optimize facility and administration management to reduce downtime and operational overheads. 5. Project & Global Business Support • Provide procurement and commercial support for global projects, including K-12 school set-up and expansion initiatives., • Partner with business development and project teams on large-scale, cross-border transactions., • Align procurement strategies with global business priorities. 6. Operations & Administration • Collaborate with the CEO, CXOs, and senior leadership to shape and deliver operational strategy., • Develop and implement systems, processes, and tools to improve organizational efficiency., • Manage budgets, capital investment, and expenses to achieve growth and profitability goals., • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields (Master’s preferred)., • Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain, and operations, with exposure to:, • Real estate-focused procurement & campus setup projects., • Insurance & employee health cover contracts., • Procurement of employee services and administration contracts., • Demonstrated experience as part of a Capex Committee. Technical • Expertise in procurement systems, ERP platforms, contract lifecycle management, and supply chain tools., • Familiarity with construction and real estate procurement practices., • Strong leadership with ability to inspire, mentor, and manage large cross-functional teams., • Excellent verbal and written communication., • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure., • Exceptional time management with ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a senior leadership role at the core of the organization’s growth journey. The successful candidate will shape procurement and commercial excellence across real estate, education, and global operations, while driving transformation that enhances efficiency, compliance, and value creation.

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 We are looking for a commercially astute, passionate, own brand buyer to work in an incredibly exciting and fast paced category. Our own brand vision is to create and build great brands that our customers and colleagues love and share. We are credible, daring, entrepreneurial and always looking for new opportunities and products to surprise and delight our customers. Job Purpose Responsible for driving sales & profitability of Superdrug Own Brand Hair Care and Clear Skin categories through delivering a robust commercial plan across product, price, promotions & merchandising that meets our Customer’s needs. To strive for excellence when developing Superdrug Own Brand Hair Care & Clear Skin ranges through the development and delivery of the product plan through working in collaboration with the Senior Buyer and a team of technical and design experts. Reporting into the Senior Buyer, but responsible for autonomous projects in their own right. Opportunity to line manage a Junior Buyer is a possibility as part of the role for the right candidate, thus extending the responsibility of the role to Lip Care as well. Key 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 What you’ll need to succeed • 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 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 Wagestream - 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 Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working 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. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

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 The Buyer will be working within the Men’s Shaving and Male Skincare team, seeking to maximise sales and profit for the category, which have some of the most exciting brands! This role plays a key part in selecting products and working with the Merchandising team to analyse the products’ performance. As a Buyer you will own the supplier relationships for your category by developing and implement strategic plans, while ensuring the customer remains central to your decision making. This role will report into the Senior Buyer at Superdrug Stores Plc. A proven background in buying is key to this role, as well as a strong understanding of the market. You will have experience buying branded product and have creative eye and an awareness of current retail trends. Strong commercial acumen, and superb Excel skills are key to this role, as well as the ability to work independently, efficiently and with initiative. A typical day in this role includes: • Developing and delivering 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 develop and implement marketing promotional plans and strategies that are relevant to category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines’; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales., • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders., • Work with the Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans., • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow moving stock., • Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability., • Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability. Operate within Company pricing strategy., • Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customers needs., • Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance, • Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs., • Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business., • Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives. This job is a good fit for you if: • You enjoy a fast paced, evert 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 analyses information to make decisions., • You are motivated by achieving results in line with the business’ strategy. What you’ll need: • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment (Grocer, Fragrance, Healthcare), • Strong analytical skills, • Strong Excel 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 organizational skills., • Display delegation skills, priorities within delegated tasks and manage deadlines., • Practice excellent time management skills and ability to cope under pressure. Here's what's in it for you 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays) 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! 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines When we are able you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station Company pension matching and bonus Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special. Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

Senior Buyer – Garden & Outdoor London (Hybrid working available) Up to £70,000 I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join an established UK retailer based within their Head Office function in South West London. A well established retailer within the home & lifestyle sector is looking for a commercial and forward-thinking Senior Buyer to join their business. As the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames. Reporting into the Head of Buying some of your duties will include. • Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition., • Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, • Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins., • Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges., • Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes., • Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle., • Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team, • Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market., • Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines., • Managing your category budget, • Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines. Key requirements for the role. • Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / home, garden and DIY sector is preferred, • Good level of Education, • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team., • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market., • Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset., • Strong IT skills including MS Office. If you think you have the right experience as a Senior Buyer within Outdoor / Garden and are looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch and apply today.

About us Our Group Central Support office is a group function within Nando’s, which aims to work shoulder to shoulder alongside our restaurant markets across the globe, working in fluid teams to bring to life the Nando’s eco-system through a spirit of deep collaboration. Our Group Nandocas are truly global in their outlook, being based in our biggest market here in the UK and also in our homeland of South Africa. These teams also have an unrivalled view of the whole business, covering core commercial functions from supply chain to legal, finance and marketing and supporting our restaurant and retail channels. You’ll often hear us talking about our Purpose: Changing Lives, Together. Inspired by our purpose, we have always believed that success is about more than financial performance. That’s why we aim to deliver success not just for our shareholders, our people (Nandocas) and suppliers, but for the communities we work and live in, society and the world at large. Those goals aren’t mutually exclusive. We don’t want to make profit or change lives; we want to do both! We call that Shared Value and practically, that means hardwiring our activities into our daily work. Whilst our creating Shared Value is a serious endeavour, we would not be Nando’s if we didn’t approach what we do with a lot of passion, fun and innovation. Purpose & Scope of Role This is a new role, created in response to the evolution of our Group division as well as the formation of a new global Partners’ Division, with employees in both teams based across our London and Johannesburg campuses. As we turn the strategy of these newly formed divisions into a reality, we are seeking a strategic and dynamic Head of People to partner closely with the C-suite and senior leadership. A day in the life... Strategic Partnership • Partner with C-suite executives to shape and execute a People strategy for their teams based in SA and UK support offices, aligned to each division’s business objectives., • Weave our Nando’s DNA of values, leadership beliefs, people commitments and brand pillars to live and breathe in all aspects of People strategy and end-to-end employee experience., • Hold leaders to account and coach them to live the behaviours aligned to our Leadership Beliefs and Values., • Drive and lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, and belonging., • Own the full employee lifecycle – from onboarding to offboarding – ensuring a seamless and impactful experience., • Champion the evolution of talent development and succession planning aligned to our wider global Talent objectives., • Ensuring our teams remain safe and legal, managing People risk appropriately for your stakeholder population and ensure that we role model our Nando’s People Commitments., • Line manage and develop a Senior People Partner based in South Africa, fostering a collaborative and agile culture., • Work closely with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistency and alignment., • Collaborate with local market’s Centres of Excellence (e.g. Talent, Benefits, People Technology, L&D) to deliver best practice and leverage economies of scale, • Regular international travel required to support stakeholders, understand business needs and build strong relationships across locations. Hot skills required... • Proven experience (c5-10 years) as a Head of People in a complex, ideally global, organisation., • Strong track record of partnering with C-suite leaders and influencing at the highest levels., • A thought partner for leaders with strong foundations in organisational effectiveness, reward, change management and leadership development., • Deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience in designing and delivering people strategies that can deliver both the aims of the functional division and the business overall., • Well-developed influencing skills, • Experience in developing and embedding a compelling EVP aligned to brand and culture., • Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills., • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in an evolving environment., • Experience managing remote or regionally based HR professionals., • Willingness and ability to travel internationally., • Collaborative, low ego and committed to your own personal growth., • Experience of FMCG and hospitality an advantage. Extra Hot Benefits... • Company bonus, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Free Nando's when you're working (and 40% discount when you're not), • Family Medical Cover, • Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 4 weeks paid sabbatical after every 5 years of full-time employment This is a hybrid role based in our Battersea office 3 days a week, and will include planned travel to South Africa approx. once a quarter.

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 The Buyer will be working within the team the healthcare team to develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing, and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives. As a buyer what you will do: Own the supplier relationships for your categories to develop promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to your categories; adhere to legislation; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales. Adopting appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business. Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability while operating within company pricing strategy. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders. Review category insights to understand customer behaviour and take decisions driven by insights. Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow-moving stock. Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability. Working with the Own Brand team to deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans. Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance. Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs. You will need Proven experience as a Buyer with a track record of success in category management and commercial strategy planning. Experience with a Healthcare buying environment is a plus. Strong negotiation skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent ability to understand and interpret market information. Range and trade planning experience. Customer focused approach. Data analysis and superb excel skills. To be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and with initiative. Creative thinker with the ability to identify trends and bring them to market quickly. Ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style as required. Here's what's in it for you • 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays), • 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!, • 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend, • 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online, • Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines When we are able you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station, • Company pension matching and bonus, • Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Senior Buyer – SDA London (Hybrid working available) £60,000 - £70.000 DOE I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join an established UK retailer based within their Head Office function in South West London. A well established retailer within the home & lifestyle sector is looking for a commercial and forward-thinking Senior Buyer to join their business to manage SDA which is a high profile and important category for the business. As the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames. Reporting into the Head of Buying some of your duties will include. • Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition., • Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, • Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins., • Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges., • Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes., • Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle., • Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team, • Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market., • Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines., • Managing your category budget, • Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines. Key requirements for the role. • Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / electricals / SDA sector is preferred, • Good level of Education, • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team., • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market., • Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset., • Strong IT skills including MS Office. If you think you have the right experience as a Senior Buyer within Outdoor / Garden and are looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch and apply today.

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 As a Senior Buyer you will lead a team of 2 buyers, 1 Junior buyer and 3 BA to deliver the commercial business strategy for Skincare (Facial, Clear, Body, Bronzing, Suncare & International Beauty). This role will play a key part in identifying and sourcing new products and delivering competitive promotional plans. This role reports into the Head of Skincare & Haircare at Superdrug Stores Plc. A typical day in this role includes: • Interacting with a variety of Stakeholders: Commercial, Suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain and AS Watson occasionally, • Develop, implement, and deliver 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 develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies for the brands you look after., • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders., • Work with suppliers to launch & develop NPD into the categories, part of that will be negotiating periods of exclusivity as well as exclusive/ bespoke campaigns on big brands, • Day to day management of various categories, able to read and understand market data to make correct customer led decisions. Must have experienced of negotiating fixed investment., • Able to write, present and deliver strategic objectives above and beyond the day to day promotions, pricing and star buys, • Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow moving stock., • Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customers needs., • Develop build and maintain effective external relationships with suppliers to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs., • Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business., • Manage and coach team members to achieve both Category and personal development objectives., • Take responsibility for own personal and professional development. This job is a good fit for you if: • You enjoy a fast paced, ever changing environment where you can own the strategic decision making for your categories, • You are great at building trusting relationships with your stakeholders & leading a team., • You have an analytical mindset for translating data., • You are good at prioritizing, delegating tasks and managing deadlines., • You are excited by innovation and have a passion for product development. What you’ll need: • You will understand the core principles of the skincare market., • You will have strong negotiator skills to be able to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug, • You need to be confident in making commercial decisions that impact our stores, • Strong leadership capabilities to deliver results through people 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 Wagestream - 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 Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working 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. For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

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Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Swift is a leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. Lead change management, coordinating the implementation of changes required by new regulations (systems,

You can apply for this Head of Strategy role now by sending us your CV or by calling us now! Dont forget to register as a candidate too. Strong track record in strategy roles, ideally for international or high-profile consumer brands. You will shape strategy for large-scale international campaigns

Vacancy at the Parliamentary Archives, London: Head of Information Strategy and Governance (maternity cover). The Head of IS&G plays a central role in governing information strategy and risk within Parliament. The IS&G Team is part of the Parliamentary Archives, based within the House of Lords but s

Head of CRM Strategy & Business Transformation – Global Automotive Data Insights Provider. Head of CRM Strategy & Business Transformation – Global Automotive Data Insights Provider. Looking to lead a CRM transformation that actually matters? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a

Are you ready to shape the strategic future of a globally respected academic and assessment organisation? Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a visionary Head of Strategy to lead transformative initiatives that will define our next chapter. As Head of Strategy, you will play a pivotal

Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance, implementation of risk priorities and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. This Head of Fraud Strategy and Transformation is with a large organisation in the financial servic

Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance, implementation of risk priorities and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship management of risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and main

Proven experience of directly managing a Team of Strategy Leads and Architects leading the development of the team and driving the service forward (10 year plus). The role holder will have indirect leadership of a team of Strategy and Architect leads, fostering a culture of technical enterprise arch

We're looking for a Head of Sales & Strategy to join a growing tech business that's genuinely making a difference in healthcare. This is an exciting, brand-new role, giving you the chance to shape the future of the business and be a key part of the executive team. This is a hybrid role, so you'll ne

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. We put the company’s interests ahead of our market, and our function. We’re always on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are excited to be part of our mission of making transportation s

With a global team of 600+ professionals across 15+ offices, including London, Singapore, Houston, Dubai, and Shanghai, we deliver the actionable intelligence our customers need to navigate complex markets. TheDirector of Energy Strategyleads the global strategy for ICIS’s energy portfolio, drivin

The Head of Network Strategy, Compliance & Process leads the strategic planning, governance, and process optimisation efforts across the Bus Network planning function, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory standards and market readiness—particularly in the context of franchis

Deep understanding of marketing data, the benefits of marketing data warehouses and CDPs, principles of data governance and privacy, data visualisation and analysis, activation and agents. You’ll be leading our client strategy offering, helping advise world-famous brands how they can do more with

We are committed to safeguarding children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is

Head of Digital Strategy - London. Our client is currently recruiting a Head of Digital Strategy paying up to £75,000. Broad understanding of digital technologies, products, apps, digital transformation and previous experience of digital transformation.

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Work closely with the global team to develop and roll out future-proofed, highly differentiated offerings and scalable capabilities. Demonstrable professional experience in branding/marketing, management consulting, and brand management, leveraging market research as a part of your engagements at a

You can apply for this Head of Strategy role now by sending us your CV or by calling us now! Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Strong track record in strategy roles, ideally for international or high-profile consumer brands. Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job oppor

Overseeing advice to Ministers and senior officials on sensitive policy and litigation issues, ensuring engagement across Defence and understanding the potential impacts of the Inquiry. Experience of developing policy in complex, sensitive, and high-profile areas. This is a high-profile area with st

The Head of Performance and Strategy will provide leadership on organisational performance and strategic development. Strong understanding of governance and accountability in a charity or not-for-profit setting. Prepare performance and strategy reports for the executive team and board of trustees.