Procurement Team Member

Palmerston North, Full Time, Procurement - Purchasing

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- Grow your career in procurement with an industry leader
- Quality team environment
- Join our team at Manawatu Office Products Depot

We are on the hunt for a motivated Procurement team member to join our company.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in procurement and play a vital role in both meeting and shaping businesses' current and future office products requirements.

Our business is constantly adapting and looking for improvements to the way we manage our inventory and therefore development of our processes are dynamic. The role is geared to develop from an operational process function to one that drives business change through working strategically with inventory data.

The role will suit someone who is experienced in following transactional ordering processes, but equally that is looking for an opportunity to showcase their ability to identify and execute on strategic initiatives that enable operational efficiencies.

In addition to the purchasing component of this role you will be confident in your ability to identify and contribute to the wider team. Excel skills that enable cleansing and manipulating data are a must have capability and strong attention to detail is non-negotiable.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They will be responsible for managing the daily ordering of products and over time contribute to developing data-driven purchasing strategies that minimise total inventory costs while improving our overall customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for a number of tasks including but not limited to:

• Prepare, review and submit daily purchase orders for multiple branches across multiple suppliers
• Responsible for providing daily operational assistance to wider procurement team and business
• Engaging with and liaising between external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure product management related to delivering on customer expectations are met; including product obsoleteness, pricing issues, stock availability management etc
• Using data to provide inventory and product insights that drive procurement opportunities

Experience:

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing focused role (preferable)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to build relationships and communicate clearly and effectively, with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

Overall, we are looking for a motivated and analytical individual who is passionate about their work and has the drive to achieve positive outcomes for the business:

• Solid foundations of procurement, and inventory management (preferable)
• Analytical capabilities and are comfortable dealing with numerical data
• Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and complete efficiently and accurately
• A proven team player with a drive to grow and comes with positive attitude

This role works as part of the larger procurement team and liaises with wider business. Our business is focused on delivering a quality team environment. We look for like-minded people who are enthusiastic, resourceful, and operate with attention to detail and accuracy. If this sounds like you, and you are a self-starter, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Office Products Depot:

• New Zealand owned business
• Member of OPANZ, Australian buying group
• Nationwide coverage
• Access to over 100,000 products
• Quality local and international brands
• Online shop

Apply now for this opportunity; send your CV and covering letter through our online application form.