Buyer - Apparel Division

Company Description

Starting with a single red ‘shed’ over 40 years ago, today The Warehouse Group is home to some of Aotearoa’s iconic brands and the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ (across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming). With footprint across the country, we proudly recognise the role we play in communities and where Kiwis turn for trusted value and affordable living!  

We’re searching for a commercially astute Buyer with a keen eye for style and a passion for creating ranges that inspire.  

Job Description

As a Buyer within our Head-to-Toe/Apparel division, you will play a key role in shaping our offer balancing creativity with sound commercial judgement to deliver ranges and great fashion that resonate with our Kiwi customers. You’ll own your categories and the end-to-end buying process, curating trend-led, customer-focused assortments that reflect emerging trends and  drive strong in-store and online results.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Category Management: Drive the performance of your category through effective range planning, supplier engagement, and commercial execution. 
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of apparel, footwear, and lifestyle trends to ensure our product offer remains fresh, relevant, and competitive.  
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain productive partnerships with local and global suppliers to secure the right products at the right price.  
• Commercial Execution: Develop and implement category strategies that maximise sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.  
• Insight-Led Decision Making: Leverage data, customer insights, and market trends to inform buying decisions and identify new opportunities.  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with wider Merchandise, Planning, and Marketing teams to ensure ranges are executed seamlessly across channels.  

Qualifications

You’re passionate about your trade, customer driven focus in your thinking and have an innate curiosity for ‘how we can do better’ to provide the best products for our customers and commercially viable results for the business. 

What we’re looking for?   

• Proven buying experience: Previous experience in a (retail) buying role within apparel or a complementary retail category. Direct sourcing/private label experience essential!  
• Commercial Mindset: Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to balance creativity with business priorities.  
• Confident Negotiator: Skilled at negotiating with suppliers to deliver value and quality for both the customer and the business.  
• Highly Collaborative: Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and work effectively across teams and functions.  
• Proactive & Decisive: Comfortable and confident working at pace and taking ownership to deliver tangible results.  

Additional Information

Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take pride in!   

You’ll be joining a dynamic and energised environment within a business that’s passionate about its people while working alongside a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  

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  
• Free parking, EV charging, onsite gym and café at our Northcote support office  
• We value collaboration & flexibility – embracing hybrid working, up to 2 days working from home  
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members  
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities 

Apply now and make an impact with one of Aotearoa’s most trusted retailers.  
Be part of our journey to make great fashion and sustainable living easy and accessible for everyone!

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