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

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re 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

What We’re Looking For:
✅ 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:

🏠 Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
🛍️ Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – We offer 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 for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
🤝 Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

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.

📢 APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!