Buyers Assistant - Home

Are you passionate about retail and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? Do you enjoy being organised, hands-on, and keeping things moving behind the scenes? This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in merchandise. You’lljoin oneourpassionate team of Home Buyers, learning, supporting, building knowledge in the dynamic world ofmerchandiseand buying–where no two days are the same! The Warehouse Group is a Kiwi household name, proudly serving communities throughout New Zealand. As the country’s largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming, we continue to strengthen our customer-first, brand-led approach with collaboration and agility at the heart of what we do. Job Description As a Buyers Assistant within ourHomewares and Soft Textiles categories, you will support a number of Category Buyers and the wider Merchandise team with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks. This is a busy, detail-focused role wherestrong communication, organisation and accuracy are essential.You’llplay a key role in ensuring products and processes run smoothly while gaining valuable exposure to the buying function. Focuses in this role include: Communicating withglobalsuppliers and internal stakeholders to ensuretimelyupdates Maintainingaccurateproduct data,pricingand imagery Own the sample management & administration in your area – be it ensuring samples are reviewed, signed off within critical paths or coordinating across our collections/ranges/SKUs for photography and advertising needs Supporting promotional and advertising administration Point of contact for category related queries from stores Providing general administrative and systems support to Buyers Supporting the wider merchandise team and collaborating across functions This is apermanent opportunity, offering ongoing development within a high-performing and fast-moving categoryteam. Qualifications We’relooking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in building a career in merchandise and buying.Experience in retail, merchandise, or product environments is beneficial, but most importantly,you’reeager to learn and grow. You will bring: Clear and confident communication skills Strong attention to detail The ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively Confidence to share ideas and build on feedback The ability to thrive in a reactive, fast-paced environment Strong organisational and time management skills Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office capability The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team This role is more than just support; it’sasteppingstone into a Buying career! You’llbe working alongside experienced Buyers one of thelargest general merchandise retailers in NZ. Ifyou’relooking for a role where: Every day is different You can buildrealcommercial and product knowledge You’resupported to grow towards a buying career …then this is the opportunity for you. Additional Information Come work with us as we look tobuild exceptional retail brands that customers loveandour teamstake pride in! We offer a range of benefits that work for you and your career which include: Team member discounts across our brands Paid birthday day off for permanent team members We value connection, collaboration & flexibility – Fridays WFH 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING EASY AND AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE. #J-18808-Ljbffr