Senior Retail Buyer | Strategy, Sourcing & Growth

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Employee discount

Growth and development opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ, seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to oversee product selection and procurement for categories across the national retailer, driving sales and profitability through strategic purchasing decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in retail buying, strong analytics, and proven supplier management in a fast-paced environment. Excel proficiency and collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and store ops are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail buying or similar procurement role.
• Demonstrated success in product selection and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Identify market trends and opportunities for new product sourcing.
• Select and curate a diverse product assortment for categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships for quality and ethical sourcing.
• Analyze sales data and inventory to inform buying decisions.
• Develop and execute seasonal buying plans and promotions.
• Monitor competitors and identify differentiation.
• Collaborate with marketing, VM, and store ops for launches.
• Manage budgets to align with financial targets.
• Stay updated on industry developments and sourcing innovations.

Skills

Retail buying

Merchandise planning

Data analysis

Sales forecasting

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain

Tools

Purchasing software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ, seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to oversee product selection and procurement for categories across the national retailer, driving sales and profitability through strategic purchasing decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in retail buying, strong analytics, and proven supplier management in a fast-paced environment. Excel proficiency and collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and store ops are essential.