Product Manager (Buyer)
Summary
JB Hi-Fi in Auckland is hiring a Product Manager (Buyer) to drive category performance — owning range planning, competitive pricing, promotions, supplier negotiations, and inventory targets like stock turns, availability, and clearance — while supporting store teams with product training and merchandising standards.
The Product Manager drives the performance within the category, delivering on sales and margin targets, maximising market share and meeting all stakeholder needs, both internal and external. The role is responsible for delivery of inventory objectives, including stock turns, weeks cover, in stock availability, closing stock levels, aged inventory and clearance activities.
- Own assortment selection and range planning, ensuring product portfolios meet customer demand and deliver revenue and profit targets.
- Develop and manage competitive pricing strategies in line with company positioning, policy, and legislative requirements.
- Plan and execute promotional and marketing activity to support sales, profit objectives, and return on marketing investment.
- Optimise gross profit through effective supplier negotiations, trading terms, sales mix management, and lifecycle planning.
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including regular business reviews and issue resolution.
- Lead product display, merchandising standards, and planograms to optimise customer experience, safety, and commercial outcomes.
- Support store and operational teams through product training, clear communication, and insight into portfolio performance.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, audit requirements, consumer law, and product safety standards.
- Strong financial and numeracy skills
- Ability to analyse data and interpret statistical trends
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven track record of successful negotiation skills
- Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to influence others
- Demonstrable ability to anticipate, react and adapt to changing market conditions
Solid understanding of effective marketing concepts across print, broadcast & multimedia channels
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential.
JB Hi-Fi Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If this opportunity excites you (even if you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the criteria) – please don’t hesitate to apply!