Company Description
Are you passionate about technology and excited by the fast-paced world of retail? Do you thrive in an environment where innovation, customer satisfaction, and commercial outcomes go hand-in-hand? We have a fantastic opportunity open that could be the perfect fit for you!
The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We are at an exciting point in our journey where our focus is on becoming brand-centric, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience for our customers. Agility and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about placing the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference.
Job Description
We are currently on the look for a Buyer – Computing & Accessories for the Warehouse and the Warehouse Stationary.
As our Buyer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and curating a market-leading product range, as well as delivering the very best technology solutions to our customers.
This role is critical to our success, and your responsibilities are both complex and exciting! You’ll play an integral part in a key strategic change designed to better serve our customers, bringing fresh ideas and strong execution to deliver transformation across this category. You’ll also bring your team on the journey, helping them clearly understand what’s required and empowering them to play their part in the process.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing buying strategies that deliver on sales targets and anticipate customer and market trends.
- Analysing sales data, identifying opportunities, and translating insights into actionable plans.
- Reporting findings to stakeholders, influencing business strategies with your commercial insights.
- Partnering across functions – from marketing to supply chain – to build compelling and cohesive ranges that meet customer demand.
- Working closely with suppliers and sourcing partners to negotiate the best outcomes and build long-term partnerships.
Qualifications
Highly commercial, insightful, and decisive in your thinking, you are passionate about buying and category management, with a natural curiosity for how we can do better to deliver for our customers.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, unlocking collaboration and enabling you to deliver with speed and agility. You’ll be someone who can set clear direction, build strategy, and inspire others to join you on the journey, while balancing strategic focus with hands-on execution.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Solid retail buying and category management experience.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic plans.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- A customer-first focus with the ability to trade and adapt to changing needs.
- Experience in driving performance through promotions and advertising activity.
- A collaborative, engaging style with excellent stakeholder management.
- Decisiveness in a fast-moving environment, with resilience and drive.
- Proven ability to negotiate effectively and build long-term supplier partnerships.
Additional Information
You’ll be joining a collaborative and high-performing team within a business committed to making a real difference for our customers and communities. This is a permanent opportunity to shape a strategically important category, where you can bring your expertise, creativity, and commercial skills to the forefront.
Apply now and make an impact with one of Aotearoa’s most trusted retailers.
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