Senior Purchasing Specialist

Be the vital link between procurement systems, supplier partnerships, and operational success at Ryman Healthcare
- Thrive under leaders who champion respect and support your success
- Make a meaningful difference in what you do
- Enjoy varied and dynamic work

**About Ryman Healthcare**

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia, and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

**What will you do?**

We're on the lookout for a Senior Purchasing Specialist who thrives on structure, accuracy, and great working relationships. Based in our Christchurch office, you'll play a central role in keeping our procurement processes running smoothly across New Zealand and Australia. This includes raising and tracking purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, managing contract renewals, and onboarding new suppliers.

You'll work alongside the Purchasing & Contracts Manager and Procurement team to ensure systems are current, suppliers are engaged, and goods and services are delivered in full and on time to support our teams across New Zealand and Australia.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a balance of day-to-day purchasing, problem-solving, and collaborative work with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Other key responsibilities include:

- Negotiate terms and pricing for contracts as directed by the relevant Procurement Manager
- Manage supplier communication regarding warranties, damages, product enquiries, and technical support.
- Accurately process daily purchase orders (POs) across New Zealand and Australia, ensuring purchases are from preferred suppliers, coded correctly, and approved by relevant manager
- As directed by the Purchasing and Contract manager, respond to allocated tasks from the Procurement inboxes, or assist in for allocating task amongst the team
- Track and follow up with suppliers and sites to ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods/services
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, supported by the Purchasing & Contracts Manager and GM Procurement to ensure contractual compliance and meet commercial needs

**What's in it for you?**

If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role

A career at Ryman offers:

- Ongoing support for professional development and career progression opportunities
- Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
- Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
- Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga and fitness classes
- Free gym membership for onsite gym
- Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options

**Who are you?**
- You have proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record in procurement coordination
- You are confident managing purchase orders, contract renewals, and supplier onboarding
- You bring a sharp eye for detail and take pride in keeping systems and records accurate and up to date
- You have experience with procurement or finance systems (bonus if you've worked with Greentree)
- You are passionate about delivering results
- You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment
- You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one
- You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure You value communication that is clear, effective, and powerful

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur before the official close date. _**_This means a job ad may close earlier than advertised._