Sourcing Non-trade Procurement Inventory Controller

Company Description

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He Tāngata, He Tāngata, He Tāngata. What is the greatest thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a New Zealand success story, evolving from a single The Warehouse store to become one of the largest multi-brand retailing groups in New Zealand. As a company, we’re continuing our innovation and agile journey - with bold new ways of moving forward, empowering teams and with more effective collaboration and communication, we have our customers top of mind and work purposefully together, “Helping Kiwis live better every day”.

**Job Description**:
Our procurement chapter is growing, and we currently have a fantastic, 12-month Maternity Cover opportunity for a seasoned and commercially astute Sourcing Non-Trade Procurement Inventory Controller to join us. To round out this close-knit team, we’re looking for someone with a strong grounding in procurement category management.

Our wider Sourcing Team works to secure sustainable products and services through establishing strong supplier relationships, delivering fair commercial terms and establishing clear service agreements to protect the business’ high standards of quality. The Non-Trade Procurement chapter is responsible for the overall governance of non-trade procurement, with a focus on overseeing clear procurement policies and executing group-wide category strategies and selection methodologies, managing our supplier relationships, excellent negotiating and achieving fair commercial terms, contract management and ensuring our SLAs are met.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Overseeing and managing the Non-Trade Inventory warehouse, maintaining stock levels and overseeing cross stocks
- Helping stores and business units out with enquiries over stocks
- Curating new customer delivery packaging options (tape, courier bags etc)
- Managing key categories of non-trade spend (travel, events, etc.)

**Qualifications**:
With lots of opportunities to learn in real-time and develop your skills, you’re a self-starter who takes ownership of your work, thrives when working at the fast pace of retail, and can collaborate with internal teams and build relationships with external suppliers. No two days are the same You’re an active problem-solver, curious in nature, and drive to find solutions.

Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills are your key strengths as you work efficiently to juggle priorities, manage workload and deliver to strict deadlines with ease You will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, have a high attention to detail and robust organisational skills.

To be successful for this role you will have:

- Ability to identify and secure strong commercial terms
- Ability to manage vendors and build strong relationships over the long term
- Influencing skills
- Commercial acumen
- Inventory management experience
- Category management knowledge
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Analytical and numerical skills and experience
- Proficient knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Coupa knowledge desirable

Additional Information

We offer a dynamic, supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals. We’re excited as we continue to innovate, and by empowering our teams and increasing cross-collaboration, we aim to make TWG New Zealand’s best place to work

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

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