Supplier Relationships Buyer

4 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand The Warehouse Full time

Company Description

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for driving exceptional commercial outcomes? Do you excel in managing supplier relationships and thrive in high-stakes negotiations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

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

Drive performance, add value and be part of our Supplier Relationships Buying team - with the same customer-centric view of any buying role, we’re currently recruiting for a relationship-oriented Buyer to join the team.

As our Supplier Relationships Buyer, you will be at the heart of our commercial success, partnering closely with our buying teams to deliver the best possible results. You’ll be responsible for:

- Driving Profitability by utilising your exceptional negotiation skills to secure the best deals and maximise profit.
- Maintaining and developing strong supplier relationships, ensuring we always get the best outcomes.
- Confidently managing your own time while providing crucial support to the team, partnering closely with Buying teams.
- Analysing product and market drivers and trends and support with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Negotiation of purchase terms and conditions
- Delivery of on going negotiation training

Qualifications

This is a unique buyer opportunity - Highly organised and customer-centric, your ability to really listen, communicate and collaborate will see you work flexibly and quickly adapt to our customers’ needs.

You will enjoy working cross-functionally with wider business functions, including a key partner to our Buying teams. Your drive to contribute whilst taking ownership means you work effectively, both independently and collaboratively to deliver your best work and commercial results for the business.

On our wish list:

- Strong commercial acumen as well as a resilient and driven nature
- Ability to deliver to critical paths and decisiveness in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Curious, innovative and collaborative - Ability to build relationships with different stakeholders
- 5+ Relevant Buying experience

Additional Information

We offer a dynamic, flexible and supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals.

We also offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include flexible working arrangements, team member discounts, wellbeing support, leave benefits and more

Join us and be a key player in our success story.

MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING EASY AND AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE don’t hesitate. APPLY

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