Purchasing Manager

About the role

Based in West Auckland, our client is a highly respected NZ owned company that supplies a range of medical equipment and consumables to the NZ healthcare industry. With growth over the years they have now created a new role for an experienced Purchasing Manager. Reporting to the GM of Operations, this role will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing activities and be accountable for the stock management to ensure it meets the companies needs and customer demands.

Key responsibilities will include

· Coaching and mentoring 6 direct reports – 4 Purchasing Officers and 2 Business Analysts

· Relationships with product managers and internal stakeholders

· Stock availability and forecast – ensuring stock meets forecast demand

· Cost pricing data management – creating and maintaining supplier price files

· Product category management – reviewing and identifying opportunities for efficiency and category maintenance and communicating to product managers

· Analysis and reporting – reviewing opportunities to increase operational efficiency

· Monitoring supplier rebates.

About you

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

· Understanding of Supply Chain methodology – stock management, demand planning, forecasting

· Strong leadership skills and proven experience in staff development

· Commercial and financial acumen

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

· Strong computer literacy skills with reporting and analytical capabilities

· Strategic focus, results driven

In return

You will work for a privately owned company which is highly respected in the healthcare industry. They follow the fish philosophy and as a result have an amazing company culture. You will receive a competitive remuneration, have easy on-site car parking, succession planning and flexible hours.

This is not one to miss! Apply via the link or call Louise Tallentire on 09 968 8241

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