Noel Leeming Buyer - Computers
Auckland, Auckland, nz
In-Store
Full-time
Posted:
May 26, 2026
Company Description
Are you a commercially astute and product-focused buyer and love taking ownership of your own dynamic categories? If you’re passionate about creating customer-centric, market-leading ranges and thrive in a results-driven environment, this Noel Leeming Buyer position could be the role for you!
The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. Our teams work brand-led (and centred) and retail focused -for our Noel Leeming teams, the passion and drive to help Kiwi access and enjoy the best and latest in technology and appliances are top of mind!
Job Description
You’ll take accountability for managing and driving the buying and success of the Computers category - from sourcing and supplier negotiations to range planning and commercial execution. Your ability to spot trends, create compelling assortments, and deliver outstanding results will be instrumental to the success of this dynamic category.
Key responsibilities:
- Category Ownership: Delivering engaging and competitive product ranges aligned to customer needs and market trends.
- Market Insight: Stay ahead of emerging trends and innovations in the Computers sector, positioning our offer to capture market share and customer loyalty.
- Supplier Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating favourable terms to secure quality products and optimal value.
- Commercial Delivery: Execute and optimise buying strategies that drive profitable growth and align with broader business objectives.
- Data & Insights: Use customer insights, market analysis, and sales data to make informed, customer-first decisions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with planning, marketing, and merchandising teams to ensure successful delivery and execution of ranges across all channels.
Note: There will be some travel involved through the year so flexibility to travel on average 3 - 4 times per year is required!
Qualifications
- Significant Buying Experience: 5+ years experience in buying, Computers category experience preferred but not essential. Experience buying in technology/consumer electronics ideal
- 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.
- Customer Focused: A deep understanding of what drives customer choice and the ability to translate this into commercially successful ranges.
- Highly Collaborative: Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and work effectively across teams and functions.
- Proactive & Decisive: Comfortable 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 collaborative and high-performing team within a business committed to making a real difference for our customers. This is a permanent opportunity to shape a strategically important category, where you can bring your expertise, creativity, and commercial skills to the forefront.
- Team member discounts across our brands
- Paid birthday day off for permanent team members
- Free parking, EV charging, onsite gym and café at our convenient Northcote support office
- 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.
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