Buyers Assistant - Leisure

The Warehouse Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across our brands

Birthday leave and charity day off

26 weeks paid parental leave

Free parking and EV charging at our NZ

WFH one day per week (Friday)

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is seeking a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join our Leisure team in Auckland. You will support Buyers across camping, fishing, sporting and outdoor recreation, helping products move from concept to shelf while coordinating samples and promotions.

You’ll collaborate with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams across New Zealand, managing multiple priorities with precision in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, administration, customer service, coordination or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyers with the administration and coordination of multiple product categories.
• Maintain accurate product information, pricing and supplier records.
• Coordinate product samples, promotions and category activities.
• Build strong relationships with local and international suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams across New Zealand and offshore functions.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Retail experience

Administration

Coordination

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Since 1982, The Warehouse has been part of the moments that shape Kiwi lives. From first school uniforms and furnishing your first flat to dressing up your wardrobe and family milestones, generations of New Zealanders have grown up with our brand. That connection is at the heart of This Is Warehouse Country, celebrating the place The Warehouse holds in communities across Aotearoa.

We’re at an exciting era for the business, the strategy is set and direction is clear and we are looking for amazing people to join to realise the vision!

Job Description

Looking to start your career in Buying and see products come to life from concept to shelf?

We’re looking for a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join our Leisure team.

Supporting a broad portfolio including camping, fishing, sporting & outdoor recreation. this is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to one of the most varied and dynamic areas of our business.

Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and stakeholders across the business, you'll provide administrative and operational support that helps ensure products move successfully from concept to shelf.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Buyers with the administration and coordination of multiple product categories.
• Maintain accurate product information, pricing and supplier records.
• Coordinate product samples, promotions and category activities.
• Build strong relationships with local and international suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams across New Zealand and offshore functions.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with products and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in retail, administration, customer service, coordination or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• An interest in products, retail, merchandising, or category management.

You'll stand out if you've had experience working with product data, inventory management, supplier coordination or merchandise administration.

Additional Information

Come work with us as we look tobuild exceptional retail brands that customers loveandour teamstake pride in!

You'll work alongside some of New Zealand's most experienced retail professionals, gaining exposure to products, suppliers, customers and commercial decisions that shape our business every day and help build its future!

When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career, including:

• Discounts across our brands
• Birthday leave and charity day off
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free parking and EV charging at our Northshore Support Office
• We value collaboration, connection and flexibility, with 1 day (Friday) WFH
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities