Buyer (Parental Cover 12-18 months)

We’re searching for a commercially astute and experienced buyer with a sharp eye for home trends and a passion for creating ranges that inspire. As a Homewares Buyer (12-18 month parental cover), you will play a pivotal role in shaping our homewares offer, balancing creativity with sound commercial judgement to deliver ranges that resonate with Kiwi households.

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.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of one of our key categories, working end-to-end across the buying process. You will be responsible for curating customer-focused assortments that reflect emerging trends and deliver strong commercial outcomes. This is a critical position where your expertise and influence will directly shape our in-store and online offer.

Key responsibilities:

• Category Management: Drive the performance of the Homewares category through effective range planning, supplier engagement, and commercial execution.
• Trend Awareness: Keep ahead of home and lifestyle trends, ensuring our product offer remains fresh, relevant, and competitive.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain productive partnerships with local and global suppliers to secure the right products at the right price.
• Commercial Execution: Develop and implement category strategies that maximise sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Insight-Led Decision Making: Leverage data, customer insights, and market trends to inform buying decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with planning, product development, and marketing teams to ensure ranges are executed seamlessly across channels.

• Significant Buying Experience: A proven background in buying, ideally within Homewares or a complementary retail category.
• Commercial Mindset: Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to balance creativity with business priorities.
• Confident Negotiator: Skilled at negotiating with suppliers to deliver value and quality for both the customer and the business.
• Customer Focused: A deep understanding of what drives customer choice and the ability to translate this into commercially successful ranges.
• Highly Collaborative: Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and work effectively across teams and functions.
• Proactive & Decisive: Comfortable working at pace and taking ownership to deliver tangible results.

You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive environment within a business that’s passionate about its people and its purpose. This fixed-term role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact, shaping ranges that reach homes across New Zealand while working alongside a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Apply now and make an impact with one of Aotearoa’s most trusted retailers.

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