Bring your senior FMCG buyer expertise to our busy & ever evolving environment! Re-think the possible & drive sustainable & innovative category growth Negotiate and partner with suppliers to uncover opportunities Work with stakeholders across the business to drive category success Flexible working options with free parking onsite, just off the Highbrook exitOur Buyers play a vital role in bringing to life OfficeMax's vision by growing our solutions focused range, that enables our customers to thrive.This is a fast paced and varied role that will keep you on your toes. You will build effective and strategic relationships with our suppliers, and work closely with your internal stakeholders to ensure that the categories growth is aligned to our goals and go-to-market strategies.Gain exposure across all of our categories, drive growth and join an organisation that proudly offers solutions to all workplaces across Aotearoa, with a focus on sustainable outcomes.Your key responsibilities will be:Category strategy and range managementVendor relationship managementUse data, customer, and market insights to ensure we are ranging the right products and services for our customersEnsure the Buyers Assistant have all the information they needPush boundaries, asking the tough questions and champion this category for continued growthTo be successful in this role, you will have:Buying experience, ideally within a B2B and/or FMCG environmentSuperb communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships togetherStrong negotiation and influencing skillsProven brand development experience and marketplace strategy for merchandise categories with the ability to develop strong supplier relationships and range strategies. A high level of integrity, initiative and a strong work ethic with the ability to be innovative and think on your feet.OfficeMax has RE-SHAPED the business to enhance our customer's experienceBeing able to adapt and evolve has been key to our success. Although our purpose to empower successful and sustainable workplaces across Aotearoa, New Zealand has not changed; the landscape in which we work in has.From product development and service offerings to how we work internally, OfficeMax has taken the time to RE-FOCUS the future of work, while listening to what our customers need. It's now time to deliver on that, and fuel our next level of expansion - haere mai, come join us!People and CultureA business that cares, take your birthday and a wellbeing day off on us!Staff buying ratesHybrid working arrangementsFree parking onsite with a discounted caféGreat people! A business you can be proud to work for!Our people are genuine, and proactive solution finders. We care about our colleagues, customers and the company's success. This is a business with heart and one you can feel proud to work for!We have a diverse culture, and encourage open and transparent communication throughout. One of the key parts to our culture, is that our people know how their work adds value to the wider business. So you can leave each day feeling like you are making a difference, where your voice is heard and respected - always a good start!Not only are we people focused, but we are hugely passionate about being accountable for our Sustainability footprint and our support to Barnardos 0800 What's Up line, Aotearoa New Zealand's only helpline for children and teenagers. We are also proud to be Government partners of the Ikura project, where we provide free period products to education providers across the country.By joining OfficeMax, you are choosing a business that prioritises diversity of culture and thought. You will bring your growth mind-set and enjoy the challenge of constant evolution. No one day is the same!
