Business Unit: Foodstuffs South Island Limited Job Type: Full time Job End Date: 29/08/2024 About Us We're a team of 14,000 who make sure all South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK'nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Given the breadth of our cooperative, the opportunities for development are endless. About the role Due to the continued growth of our Merchandise Buying team, we are looking for an experienced buying professional to lead a successful and motivated team of buying specialists. In conjunction with your team, you will lead negotiations with vendors to achieve targeted financial outcomes, as well as developing strong partnerships with vendors across retail and non-retail brands. Key accountabilities will include: Lead the team and have oversight of participating Category Reviews, including assisting team members with complex problem solving or significant negotiations. Identify new partnership opportunities and/or commercial tactics across Retail and non-Retail brands that align with the Buying Framework. Create and maintain a successful, collaborative and learning team culture through positive and proactive management and support of all team members. Work with the wider Merchandise – Commercial team to adhere to data driven guidance and financial parameters to negotiate within. Work with the Category & Promotions team to review all negotiations across Retail and non-Retail brands and utilise the information to inform the negotiation approach. Contribute to opportunities for improving the financial performance of non-trade procurement across Foodstuffs South Island. About you Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. BCom. 6+ years proven experience in a role of similar size and scale. A strong understanding of end-to-end financials within a buying process. Advanced negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to secure mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders. Technically savvy and familiar with CRM and procurement specific software. Knowledge of the FMCG industry would be an advantage. Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role. What we offer Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café. Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We're committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few. We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team. We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. We're proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that's made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events! How to apply Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at ******. Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. #J-18808-Ljbffr
