Sourcing Lead – Home (12‑month parental leave contract)

About the role

The Warehouse Group is seeking a Sourcing Lead for its Home division on a 12‑month parental‑leave contract starting July 2026. You will drive end‑to‑end sourcing for private‑label home products, balancing cost, quality and sustainability while supporting the broader merchandise strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies that meet merchandise objectives and sustainability targets.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle for offshore private‑label items, from brief to order placement.
• Partner with Merchandise, Quality and offshore sourcing teams to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Develop and maintain a structured schedule of category tenders with Heads of Merchandise.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support supply‑base consolidation to optimise cost and product outcomes.
• Gather and share global market insights and trends to inform sourcing decisions.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of sourcing fundamentals and ability to solve problems proactively.
• Self‑starter with excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working across buying, design and quality teams in a fast‑moving environment.

Required skills

• Direct sourcing experience across a range of Home categories.
• Familiarity with product development, manufacturing processes and market trends.
• Ability to pivot between light‑touch and high‑involvement sourcing activities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead sourcing for a major New Zealand retailer.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of Home products.
• 12‑month contract with clear objectives and support from senior leadership.