Assistant Procurement Manager

6 days ago

East Tamaki, New Zealand CARTERS Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

About the company

At CARTERS, we've been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. Our continued success and reputation as the best building partner in the market can only happen with the right teams. That's why we look for people, who are results-focused, have shared values and are passionate about customer success.

As the Assistant Procurement Manager, you'll play a critical role in delivering efficient, value-driven procurement outcomes across the business. You'll support end-to-end sourcing activities, execute strategic negotiations of commercial contracts, build strong supplier relationships, and help drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the National Procurement Manager, you will be a driven, energetic procurement professional with 2–5 years' experience looking progress your career onto the leadership track. You will possess strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyse market trends to make informed decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

This is a pivotal role which contributes towards the company achieving financial and operational objectives by ensuring sourcing activities are cost-effective, contracts are well managed, and supplier relationships add value for both Carters and our customers.

The key functions of this role includes:

  • Understanding the end-to-end value chain to reduce costs, namely savings negotiated and improving margins
  • Supporting category management to source the right products for customers whilst optimising our purchasing power through superior negotiation skills
  • Reviewing old/existing contracts under the new terms; owning the contracts, their terms and financial incentive schedules
  • Engaging with key suppliers at a strategic level and brainstorming ways in which to add value to our customers
  • Carrying out special projects as and when required

Skills & Experience

You will be equipped at best practise negotiation processes that follow our procurement strategy and drive efficiencies within the procurement team. Overall, you will need:

  • Solid Commercial Acumen
  • Influencing and negotiation skills with experience in complex contract and 'total supply cost'/pricing negotiations
  • Strong Stakeholder management abilities
  • At least 2 years' experience, within a similar role, preferably in the construction, FMCG or retail industry
  • Quantitative and analytical talents with attention to detail
  • High level of proficiency in MS Excel
  • A post-grad degree in Business Administration/ Management would be ideal

Be part of driving fundamental change here at Carters If you are fast paced, resilient and a strong influencer then we want to talk to you.

What we offer

  • A competitive remuneration package
  • 7.5% Benefits Package, includes Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life & Disability Insurance
  • We also pay for your Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
  • Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
  • Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Apply now to join the CARTERS team

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas)

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