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.
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.
Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take 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
- Onsite gym and café at our Northcote Support Office
- A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities