Head Buyer

2 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The Switch Agency Full time

**An innovative, brand with a down to earth, unique retail concept**:

- ** A positive environmental impact - delighting everyday customers**:

- ** Join their Executive Team as they position themselves for serious growth**

**About the Company**:
It’s an innovative brand with a unique retail concept They make a positive environmental impact and consistently delight their everyday customers

Already well established with a successful business model - they are in growth mode and are searching for a brilliant Head Buyer to join their small, hands-on Executive Team.

**About the Role - and why you might love it**:

- You’ll be reporting directly to the GM - he’s a star retailer with experience working for market leading businesses locally and internationally
- You’ll be exceptionally well rewarded
- You’ll get to be innovative and really trade
- It’s a fast paced and fun role - you’ll be identifying and securing opportunities fast and efficiently, that will, without a doubt, make a difference to your customers
- It’s exciting times This business as big plans to grow over the next couple of years - you will be in integral part of the team that is conceptualising and implementing future plans
- You’ll be accountable for the strategic development, performance and maintenance of the buying process
- You’ll be working with existing local and international suppliers, building strong, mutually beneficial relationships
- You’ll be sourcing new product ranges and suppliers locally and internationally - there will be occasional short haul international travel
- Along with other typical buying responsibilities - with full autonomy - your responsibilities will include setting pricing, managing store allocations, reporting
- ..and more
- Be an experienced buyer - already in a senior role or ready for that next step.
- Love the idea of working for an innovative business
- Be commercially astute, an exceptional negotiator and have a real knack for spotting an opportunity
- Be a down to earth, hands on operator
- Have strong analytical skills and a brilliant relationship builder

**This role is NOT in the fashion sector but all great buyers are invited to apply


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