National Manager

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Wesfarmers Full time NZ$1,000,000 - NZ$1,500,000 per year

Shape the future of supply chain excellence

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, we're more than a supplier, we're a trusted partner keeping workplaces safe and productive across New Zealand. We're looking for a Purchasing & Inventory National Manager to lead transformation, set strategy, and drive operational excellence in one of the most critical areas of our business.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll influence technology, systems, and people to deliver world-class inventory and purchasing performance. If you thrive on big-picture thinking, change leadership, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to take the reins.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the strategy for planning, procurement, inventory management, and store replenishment to deliver improved customer outcomes and enable growth
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams across purchasing and inventory functions
  • Oversee the rollout and further development of a new APS system
  • Build strategic supplier partnerships to drive supplier on-time performance
  • Own performance, monitor KPIs, optimise stock levels, and manage inventory budgets
  • Streamline processes and enhance efficiency via a culture of continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

  • 5+ years' experience in inventory, procurement, and supply chain at a senior level
  • Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver cross-functional projects
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills
  • Experience with technology and systems implementation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About Us:

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, part of the Wesfarmers group, we are passionate about providing expert knowledge and solutions to our customers. We have a strong reputation as a market leader providing industrial solutions for apparel, footwear, safety, engineering, tools and packaging. NZ Safety Blackwoods is all about taking care – taking care of our customers, our community and each other.

Benefits:

  • Flexi-work policy
  • Great staff discounts on a wide variety of products
  • Free on-site staff parking

Apply now and be a part of the NZ Safety Blackwoods Journey

NZ Safety Blackwoods promotes and adheres to the principles and practices of diversity. We are also very proud to be an associated partner Mates In Construction

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