Head Buyer – Christchurch

LISTED 05 June 25
  • Join the Senior Leadership Team of this booming business
  • Highly influential role, excellent career opportunities
  • Growing business, entrepreneurial spirit

This is a unique business that has tapped into the needs of our community – offering incredible value and a brilliant shopping proposition!  Innovative, proactive and fast paced – they are growing from strength to strength.  With a buying team in place, they are ready to take this aspect of their business to a whole new level and are searching for an exceptional leader to join their SLT as their Head of Buying.

Why you may just love this role: 

  • It’s a highly influential and strategic role – you’ll be working closely with the Director and General Manager to make amazing things happen
  • You’ll get to trade in the truest sense of the word – there is just so much untapped potential – you’ll be identifying local and international opportunities and you will have the chance to scope and implement new initiatives
  • It requires the skills of a strong leader,  you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on people, their careers and the business as a whole
  • You’ll be part of a very down to earth and talented team – join and learn from some of New Zealand’s strongest and most entrepreneurial senior retailers
  • You’ll be supported to make a difference and your skillset will be acknowledged and appreciated…

To be considered for this opportunity you will ideally:

  • You’ll have a good depth of experience in a similar role –  confident in your ability to negotiate, trade and make a positive impact across things like ranging, categories, pricing etc
  • Be an exceptionally strong leader with the ability to nurture and grow a talented team
  • Be systems orientated – excited about the prospect of building even stronger foundations to support future growth
  • Be a genuine and down to earth person with a strong work ethic and the ability to connect with a diverse range of people
  • Have experience working in fast paced retail or FMCG

Curious to know more?  Please apply now!

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Head Buyer – Christchurch

Please confidentially contact Jodi Linder on (09) 213 4107, or fill in the form below.

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I have worked with Jodi off & on for 10 years now and have always been impressed at the time and care Jodi takes to get to know her clients and their current needs. I have lost count of the number of great people Jodi has sent my way and know I can rely on her to find excellent people!

Melissa Quirk GM People and Culture, Overland|Merchant 1948

Jodi would have to be the best recruitment specialist that I have worked with, always finding not only the best candidates but the best culture fit, in what was a challenging labor market in New Zealand. 
Jodi operates with great integrity, honesty and is a true professional.

Libby Sanderson Retail Director, Adidas Group

Jodi is a highly professional business woman who always delivered fantastic results. She is consistent in her delivery of service and has a deep understanding of recruitment in NZ.

Kerry Lila General Manager, Hallensteins Brothers

We have worked with Jodi over the last 7 years – Jodi took time to understand our business and our needs to ensure she presented the right candidates, efficiently and effectively every time!

Jacqui Coombes Director HR&NZ, Bunnings Australia and New Zealand Jacqui Coombes Testimonial - Director HR&NZ for Bunnings Australia and New Zealand

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