Retail Buyer

We are seeking a **Retail Buyer at BALAJI NZ LIMITED TRADE AS YOGIJIS FOODMART HAMILTON INDIAN SUPERMARKET, Hamilton, New Zealand**. Our **Retail Buyer **should be able to motivate personnel to perform according to their maximum capacity. This is a great opportunity to lead a dynamic, friendly team where excellence, success, and people are valued and rewarded. We are a busy running store where every day would be different to manage as Retail Buyer.

This is full-time, permanent employment with a minimum of 30 hours a week and an hourly rate of NZ$31-32/-hour.

**You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards**:

- Monitor the sales data and stock level regularly to ensure that a full range of products are available in-store at all times.
- Build new categories and find new suppliers to Expand the product range in line with company strategy and policy.
- Work with existing suppliers to make improvements and build relationships.
- Build strong vendor relationships which ensure best terms and prices are negotiated to meet or exceed budgeted financial targets.
- Negotiate with suppliers for pricing as well as for the terms of delivery.
- Review & and analyse new products and consumer trends to achieve maximum sales of goods in the store.
- Ensure all the ranges are aligned to season, current trends, and customer demand and support the company brand position in the market.
- Ensure all buying and ordering activities are completed with accuracy and timely manner.
- Communicate with sales personnel and other relevant team members in the store to understand customer demands and requirements.
- Ensure all core lines are always in stock and all minimum and maximum levels are updated and maintained.
- Perform a timely review of aged, slow or overstocked lines and initiate/introduce a “clearance strategy” if required.
- Ensuring all lines advertised/promoted are in stock for the planned promotional dates.
- Ensure that presentation within the grocery store and liquor department is consistent with high standards to achieve maximum sales of goods.
- Ensure prices are clearly displayed, food safety standards are adhered to and that fast-friendly service is provided by the grocery store.
- Monitor and analyse profit margins and sales during and after each promotion.
- Work with the storeroom manager ensuring that all the department's stock has been received upon delivery and finalising invoices.
- Ensure an effective management of in-season and out-of-season inventory of grocery and liquor.
- Ensure that goods prices set to achieve maximum profit to the company.
- Must hold a Relevant degree OR relevant work experience of 3 years.
- Having communication and computer skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities with organisational and leadership skills
- Possess a passion for the retail industry and a willingness to make a difference each day.
- Possess a high level of business acumen with an ability to work independently.
- Great team player with team bonding skills
- Available to work on weekends, and public holidays.
- Able to start early and finish late shifts when required.

If this sounds like something you will enjoy and excel at, please APPLY NOW