Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Westland Milk Products Full time

Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika. Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B - and growing.
About the role:
Based in Christchurch (Hornby) and reporting to the Head of Procurement, we are looking for a new Procurement Specialist to join our diverse and dedicated Procurement team. With a focus on our group's indirect procurement portfolio, this role will support the business in effective procurement practices through ensuring cost effective processes and outputs, increasing transparency and visibility and ultimately driving savings and sustainable outcomes for the group.
Your key responsibilities:

Support the business with effective procurement practices in indirect procurement
Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to facilitate best indirect procurement practices in conjunction with procurement policy
Work with key business stakeholders and internal customers on facilitating procurement requirements
End to end sourcing/procurement, establishing and documenting business requirements
The facilitation and completion of RFx / tender processes, documentation and contract negotiations to managing suppliers
Continual focus on globally sustainable procurement practices and corporate social responsibility

Our successful applicant will likely possess:

Previous proven experience in a similar Procurement Specialist role ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification e.g. commercial or supply chain management degree or CIPS.
Experience in either a manufacturing or food production environment would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and well-developed commercial acumen
Well-developed facilitation and negotiation skills
The ability to exercise good judgement and display sound decision-making skills
An analytical and logical approach
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business
A strong Procurement Process background

What's in it for you?

A competitive base salary
Company incentive scheme
Health insurance
Life insurance
Free parking
Career development
Employee assistance & wellbeing programs
Enhanced parental leave provisions
+ Delicious discounted grass-fed butter

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a large and complex organisation as its group companies continue to evolve and synergise. Please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page westlandcareers.co.nz) for further information.
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Applications will close on Sunday 13th October 2024. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST possess current eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Job Details
Reference #: 28072
Posted on: 27 Sep 2024
Closes on: 13 Oct 2024 23:55
Location(s): Christchurch - Hornby, Rolleston
Expertise: Supply Chain & Logistics
Job level(s): Experienced
Work type(s): Permanent

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