Supply Chain Manager

2 days ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Filtration Group Full time

Procurement Role

Filtration Group seeks a skilled Raw Materials Sourcing Expert to manage the procurement of raw materials, purchased parts, and services for our manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of total cost acquisition principles, including quality, lead times, freight, and continuous improvement. You will leverage your expertise to ensure our supply chain operates efficiently and supports production goals in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Procure raw materials, purchase parts, and services while considering quality, lead time, JIT shipping capabilities, freight, and purchase price.
  • Make procurement decisions using MRP recommendations from the company's system and maintain accurate purchase order data.

Communication and Relationship Building:

  • Maintain open lines of communication with suppliers to share material releases, long-term planning, and forecast updates.
  • Conduct supplier interviews and visit facilities as needed to assess capabilities and foster strong relationships.

Troubleshooting and Resolving Issues:

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in receiving, invoices, and flagged purchase price variances.
  • Work with Accounts Payable to address any outstanding issues.

Interdepartmental Collaboration:

  • Partner with the Scheduler to ensure material availability for non-standard requirements beyond MRP recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Development for sourcing decisions on new parts and materials.
  • Work with Product Development on forecasting and inventory management for kit packaging operations.

Market Trend Analysis:

  • Stay informed about market trends in technology, pricing, quality, and availability, and communicate relevant insights to management.
  • Make informed decisions on monthly inventory levels of purchased goods to optimize operations.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Minimum 1-2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).

Recent graduates with relevant education are encouraged to apply.

Technical and Soft Skills:

Experience with MRP systems (SAP).

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to multitask in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.



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