Purchasing Officer

4 months ago


Upper Hutt, New Zealand Service Foods Full time

**Service Foods Wellington is seeking a dynamic and experienced Purchasing Officer to join our team.**

If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for ensuring the highest quality products for our customers, we want to hear from you.

**Why Work for Us**:
Service Foods is New Zealand’s largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution business. We have been recognized as one of **New Zealand’s Best Managed Companies for 2023 by Deloitte.** This prestigious accolade celebrates private businesses that excel in global benchmarks of success. Beyond financial performance, our inclusion in this program highlights our strong management practices, vibrant company culture, and resilient strategies that enable us to navigate challenges effectively.

At Service Foods, we foster a dynamic work environment where innovation and dedication are rewarded.

**The offer**:

- A competitive salary and staff discounts on our products
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth

**The Role**:
As a key member of our team, you will ensure we have the right products at the right price to meet customer needs. Your responsibilities will include negotiating prices, managing inventory levels, and maintaining our high-quality standards. This full-time, permanent position is based at our Wellington branch in Upper Hutt and reports to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the purchasing process efficiently
- Optimise purchasing to maximize margins and foster strong supplier relationships
- Utilise current procurement and sourcing strategies
- Ensure timely and cost-effective stock arrivals
- Monitor product and vendor prices to propose the best buys
- Control spending and cultivate a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and lead times
- Assist the manager with decisions on product substitutions
- Manage the transfer of dead stock and total stock on hand within the sales team
- Locate missing stock in warehouse areas, including dry goods, chillers, and freezers
- Support the sales team with procurement requirements

You will bring proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role. A qualification in procurement, supply chain, or a related field is advantageous.

**Required Skills and Attributes**:

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong administrative abilities with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge and relevant experience in warehouse, inventory, or logistics
- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems, SAGE, or Sales Force is beneficial
- Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment and handle physical tasks

**About Us**:
Service Foods is a leading food service distribution company at the forefront of New Zealand’s culinary landscape. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner for chefs nationwide. With a team of approximately 800 dedicated professionals across 15 branches, we provide a diverse range of high-quality ingredients and solutions. Our expertise spans Butchery, Produce, Seafood, Essentials, and Ethnic Foods, ensuring that every product we deliver is of exceptional quality.

**Application Process**:
If you are eager to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.


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