Head Dry Goods Buyer

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsOpening October 2025 | Full-Time - 45 hours per weekWe're getting ready to open the doors to our brand-new PAK'nSAVE in Rolleston - and we're looking for an experienced, driven Head Dry Goods Buyer to take charge of our Dry Goods departments and lead a small team of buyers.This is a rare opportunity to be part of something special from day one - helping shape a store that's proudly committed to becoming the best low-cost supermarket in New Zealand, serving one of the country's fastest-growing communities with great value and great service.How to apply : Click Apply, attach your CV, and tell us a bit about yourself - including your availability.

We'll begin shortlisting shortly and will hold recruitment sessions in July.

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Click here and apply to register your interest, and we'll notify you via email when applications for various roles open.About the role : As Head Dry Goods Buyer, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day buying operations of the grocery, dairy / frozen, liquor and GM departments.

You'll work alongside two other buyers to ensure our shelves are fully stocked with the right range, at the right price, at the right time.This is a hands-on role where you'll need to balance big-picture planning with daily operational decisions, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a smooth, customer-first operation.Start dates will be staggered in the lead-up to our October opening, with some team members starting up to a week earlier for training and setup.

This is a full-time role of 45 hours per week, days and hours will be discussed with the successful applicant.Key responsibilitiesOversee dry goods stock management, ordering, pricing, and rangingBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholdersMonitor and respond to sales data, customer demand and market trendsLead and support the two other grocery buyers in meeting department targetsWork closely with store leadership to deliver excellent customer outcomesEnsure compliance with all food safety and operational standardsWhat we're looking forWe're after someone who knows the grocery category inside and out, with a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of how to make good business decisions.

Ideally, you'll : Have proven experience as a grocery buyer within a supermarket or FMCG settingBe confident managing stock, pricing, and supplier negotiationsKnow how to get the best results for the department while keeping costs downBe organised, efficient, and calm under pressureBring a positive, proactive mindset and lead by example every dayHelp build and shape a brand-new store from the ground upJoin a leadership team focused on doing things right - for customers, teams and the communityBe part of a store that's committed to becoming New Zealand's best low-cost supermarketWork in a modern, purpose-built environment with opportunities to grow and leadUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers?

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