Manufacturing Cost
21 hours ago
This role ensures efficient and cost-effective procurement processes, supplier relationships, and cost controls that align with business objectives, driving profitability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a national manufacturing procurement strategy for day-to-day and raw material procurement product that optimises cost, quality, and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Partner with Group Finance to align procurement and cost management with the company's financial strategy.
- Develop cost models, forecasts, and reporting to support budgeting and financial planning.
- Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance reviews for day-to-day and raw material manufacturing suppliers to drive operational excellence
- Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure manufacturing procurement efficiency and cost management success.
Key Attributes
- At least 5 years' experience in Cost Accounting and Process Improvement. Purchasing and M3 Experience also desirable.
- Flexible, reliable and stakeholder & customer focused. Communicates effectively with the wider team and operates in a respectful and supportive manner.
- Understands the value of our engineered solutions package, associated products and solutions, and the commercial implications of good vs poor quality
- Ability to balance strategic and operational thinking with strong business acumen
- Practical understanding and experience of health and safety standards
Who we are:
Founded in 1973, Hynds is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets. Hynds remains proudly family owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.
We are committed to helping our team succeed and believe in the Hynds Values to guide the way. Hynds is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.
Pre-employment checks:
Hynds are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.
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