About the role

This is a hands-on position where you'll play an important role in ensuring we have the right materials, parts and inventory available at the right time, while managing cost and stock levels effectively. You'll be a proactive and organised Procurement Officer joining the Operations team in Kerikeri, working 20 hours per week (four hours a day, five days a week) with flexibility around hours, reporting to the National Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, components and industrial job parts.

• Maintain optimum inventory levels to balance customer service, supply continuity and capital cost.

• Onboard new suppliers and manage ongoing supplier relationships.

• Obtain competitive pricing and identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and cost savings.

• Maintain accurate procurement and inventory information in NetSuite, including item data, pricing, suppliers, minimum order quantities, safety stock and reorder points.

• Work with Production to ensure materials are available to meet the production plan.

• Liaise with Engineering regarding industrial jobs and parts requirements.

• Monitor stock levels, investigate variances and manage cycle counts and stocktakes.

• Proactively identify and resolve stock issues, including negative stock and potential stockouts.

• Manage raw material, resin and powder stocks and support effective supply planning.

About you

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control or supply chain.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost, stock levels and supply continuity.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Experience working with an ERP system.

• Proactive problem-solving approach.

• Interest in process improvement.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.

• Right to work in New Zealand.