Company Description
We’re looking for a commercially sharp and tech-savvy Buyer to take the lead across some of our most exciting and fast-evolving categories – Wearables, Smart Home, Networking, and Imaging.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer who understands the pace of consumer tech and is ready to step into a high-impact role within Noel Leeming
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
In this role, you will take full ownership of your categories, managing the end-to-end buying process – from supplier relationships and sourcing to range development and commercial execution. You will play a vital role in ensuring our customers have access to leading-edge technology solutions that enhance and simplify their everyday lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Category Ownership: Delivering engaging and competitive product ranges aligned to customer needs and market trends.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on global and local developments in consumer tech, with a focus on wearables, smart home devices, networking solutions, and imaging products.
• Supplier Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating favourable terms to secure quality products and optimal value.
• Commercial Delivery: Execute and optimise buying strategies that drive profitable growth and align with broader business objectives.
• Data & Insights: Use customer insights, market analysis, and sales data to make informed, customer-first decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with planning, marketing, and merchandising teams to ensure successful delivery and execution of ranges across all channels.

Qualifications

• Significant Buying Experience: A proven background in buying, ideally within consumer electronics, gaming, or technology categories.
• 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.

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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• Category Ownership: Delivering engaging and competitive product ranges aligned to customer needs and market trends.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on global and local developments in consumer tech, with a focus on wearables, smart home devices, networking solutions, and imaging products.
• Supplier Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating favourable terms to secure quality products and optimal value.
• Commercial Delivery: Execute and optimise buying strategies that drive profitable growth and align with broader business objectives.
• Data & Insights: Use customer insights, market analysis, and sales data to make informed, customer-first decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with planning, marketing, and merchandising teams to ensure successful delivery and execution of ranges across all channels