Supply Chain Manager

What we can offer you:

• Great company benefits, including full paid medical insurance, discounts, and a generous parental leave package
• Great company culture that celebrates innovation, passion, and results
• Close-down over Christmas and New Year
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Volunteer leave
• Create your legacy

About Plumbing World

Plumbing World is a true New Zealand success story that continues to grow and is owned by real Kiwi plumbers. With 60 years in the industry, and 58 branches across NZ, Plumbing World is proud to deliver great service and guidance to create beautiful and functional spaces across Aotearoa.

At Plumbing World, we're more than just a business — we're a cooperative, proudly built on strong relationships with our shareholders, customers, and our people.

As we gear up for an exciting future, we're looking for a driven and commercially astute Supply Chain Manager to lead our end-to-end supply chain and help shape the future of our business.

The role: Lead the way

This is a newly created and pivotal leadership role where your impact will be felt across the entire network. You'll be responsible for optimising our category management and procurement functions, ensuring our customers always have access to the right products at the right time.

You'll work closely with suppliers, branch managers, and our strategic brands team to deliver efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth across the supply chain. This is an opportunity to make your mark in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

What you'll do:

• Drive performance: Lead category and procurement strategies to maximise stock availability, supplier value, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead & inspire: Manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build relationships: Partner with suppliers, branch managers, and key stakeholders to deliver commercial results.
• Optimise systems: Leverage data, analytics, and technology to streamline supply chain processes and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance: Oversee safe, ethical, and regulatory standards within the supply chain.

Skills & experience you'll bring:

• Proven experience in category management and procurement (ideally 5+ years in plumbing, construction, or trade distribution).
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Commercial acumen with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage category strategies.
• A hands-on, solution-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong relationship and communication skills across all levels of the business.

Ready to shape the future?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, lead strategically, and leave a lasting impact, apply today and be part of something bigger at Plumbing World.

Inclusion + Diversity

Research shows that some individuals, particularly women and underrepresented groups, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criterion. If you don't think your experience perfectly aligns, or you don't tick all the boxes, please don't rule yourself out Plumbing World is committed to hiring a diverse team, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

We are also committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations (such as alternate formats, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please include these in your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test prior to the commencement of employment.