Purchasing Officer - Full-Time Onsite at Mitre 10 MEGA Albany

About Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd

Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd stands as the largest entity within the Mitre 10 network, proudly owned and operated in New Zealand. Since launching its first store in Warkworth in 2009, the company has expanded to operate major stores including Mitre 10 MEGA Auckland (the country's largest hardware store), New Lynn, Silverdale, Warkworth, and Mitre 10 Whangaparaoa. Beyond retail, Riviera Hardware Holdings owns several Columbus Coffee cafés, a Distribution Centre, and a Frame & Truss Manufacturing Plant, offering a comprehensive end-to-end presence across retail and trade sectors.

Role Overview

This permanent, full-time position is based onsite at Mitre 10 MEGA Albany and reports directly to the Chief Merchandise Officer. As part of the central purchasing team, your focus will be ensuring stock orders are accurate, timely, and adequately meet customer demand. The role is set within a high-volume and process-oriented environment where precision, organization, and diligence are critical. Your efforts directly impact stock availability, sales performance, and cost management across the business.

Core Responsibilities

• Utilize system automation tools to execute supplier orders.
• Review and approve customer and replenishment purchase requests.
• Optimize order quantities to improve freight efficiency and minimize costs.
• Address zero stock-on-hand issues and adjust replenishment parameters accordingly.
• Ensure core product range adherence and maintain precise item data.
• Manage stock balancing and facilitate branch transfers to reduce unnecessary buying.
• Leverage opportunities to enhance sales through management of seasonal, indent, and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to promptly resolve order or stock-related challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in purchasing, inventory management, or related roles.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong meticulousness and accuracy in data entry.
• Comfort and confidence working with numerical data and systems, with mandatory proficiency in Excel.
• Capacity to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• A practical approach focused on problem-solving and ownership of tasks.
• Familiarity with SAP and experience using data warehouse or reporting tools is advantageous but not required.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to a generous staff purchase program across Mitre 10 stores (subject to eligibility).
• Discounts on food and beverages at selected Columbus Coffee outlets.
• Various staff benefits and savings across sectors including retail and travel.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to large-scale supply chain and inventory operations.
• Potential for internal advancement within the broader Riviera group.
• A supportive, team-based working environment with recognition programs celebrating company values and long service awards.