Buyer - Local Product

Step Into a Role Where Your Ideas Drive Real Retail Impact!

At  LagardèreAWPL , we are not just the  largest Travel Retail operator  in the  Pacific  – we are the  most passionate ! With  150+ stores  across  Australia & New Zealand, we bring  big brands  to life in  airports and travel hubs . Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals  work across  40 unique retail concepts  – and now,  we want YOU  to join our team!

The Role :

Bring your Category Management expertise to shape exceptional customer experiences while driving revenue and category profit growth. As Buyer for Local Product, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver an optimised customer journey and take ownership of category planning and ranging, pricing and promotions, supplier relationship management, and negotiation.

This role can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

What You’ll Do :

✅ Managing supplier relationships

✅ Taking part in supplier negotiations

✅ Creating engaging value propositions for customers, based on insights and data

✅ Monitoring customer engagement in stores

✅ Working with stores to drive category success

✅ Managing to budgets and forecasts

✅ Inventory & purchasing plans to maintain positive cash flow

✅ Internal reporting of Category performance

✅ Playing an active role in promoting the culture of the business

Qualifications and Experience :

📆 3+ years’ experience in retail category management

🎓 Relevant tertiary qualifications

🤝 Proven experience managing successful supplier relationships

🗣️ Excellent communication skills

📊 Strong analytical skills

🎯 You will have excellent time management and enjoy juggling competing priorities

⚡ Demonstrate a high level of initiative

Perks & Benefits :

🖥️  Hybrid Working  - Enjoy the flexibility of 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office each week.

🛍️  Staff Discounts  – You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages

🚀  Career Development  – Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network

👨‍👩‍👧  Paid Parental Leave  – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements

🎁  Employee Referral Program  – Refer your awesome network to our team and if they’re hired, you’ll receive a reward + you’ll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus

💆‍♀️  Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program  – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health – a 24 / 7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

✈️  Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment  – Where no two days are the same!

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At  LagardèreAWPL , we value  diversity, inclusivity,  and a  collaborative work environment,  where  you will  have the opportunity to work alongside a  talented team of people  who share your  passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a  global company  that celebrates  creativity, innovation,  and a  commitment to sustainable practices.

📢 Join a passionate team shaping retail experiences across the Pacific — APPLY NOW!