Retail Buyer

Company : ARKH2012 Ltd

Location : Wellington, New Zealand

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work : Minimum 30 hours per week

Pay Range :  NZ$27-$34 / hour

About Us

ARKH2012 Ltd is a trusted retail grocery chain, known for quality service, strong supplier relationships, and delivering value to customers. We are seeking a proactive and strategic Retail Buyer who can help shape product selection, supplier partnerships, and promotional strategies to ensure our stores remain competitive and responsive to customer trends.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor sales data, inventory / stock levels and review trade, manufacturer, and market data to keep ahead of changing market conditions

Negotiate purchase, promotion and supply contracts with suppliers, ensuring value for money and strong relationships

Design and implement pricing, marketing, promotion, and product display strategies to drive sales

Collaborate with store management on long-term planning, seasonal product lines, and sales promotions

Forecast consumer trends and determine quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased

Establish purchasing and stocking plans according to seasonal demand and budgetary constraints

Inspect, compare and select goods; perform quality evaluation to ensure product standards

Manage sample reviews from suppliers, ensure product specifications are met

Occasionally may involve buying  and / or perishable goods; ensuring freshness, yield, quality

Work closely with merchandising, store operations, and finance teams

Qualifications & Experience Required

Level 4 qualification (or higher) or a relevant field at least 2 years’ relevant work experiences

Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability working with suppliers

Solid analytical skills – able to interpret sales / inventory data and market trends

Excellent communication and planning abilities

Experience with product selection, quality assessments, and seasonal planning preferred