Purchasing Officer

About us
Wyma is a leading engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes post-harvest vegetable and fruit handling equipment. With a head office in Christchurch, NZ and supporting offices in Australia, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom, Wyma is a truly global company providing innovative solutions for the fresh produce sector in over 50 countries.
  
With growth and plenty of ongoing and exciting work comes the need for additional people, and due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Purchasing Officer to support the purchasing and supply chain needs of the manufacturing, sales, and design functions.
  
About the role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, as part of the procurement team, you will own the full order lifecycle, from reviewing procurement needs to raising purchase orders, tracking delivery and managing ERP and stock management.
  
In particular, you will:

• Process drawing packs and review procurement requirements, preparing Material Requirements Specifications
• Procure and purchase materials for manufacturing
• Own the full order lifecycle, from raising purchase orders through to tracking delivery and verifying pricing at receipt
• Manage ERP data and support inventory/stock control
• Liaise with suppliers and keep orders on track

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing or export environment
• CIPS qualification is a nice-to-have, though not essential
• Proven experience working with ERP systems
• Strong data management skills, including confidence with the likes of pivot tables, SQL, Excel
• A collaborative team player approach with ability to work independently
• Solid communication skills and confidence interacting with suppliers

The successful candidate will have a strong affinity with Wyma’s core values of Flexibility, Respect, Energy, Sustainability and Honour. We value our staff and provide a generous package including a competitive salary (dependent on skill and industry experience), Healthcare Insurance, and KiwiSaver.
  
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of relevant pre-employment checks. Where a role involves safety-sensitive duties or the inherent requirements of the position necessitate it, these checks may include a drug and alcohol assessment and/or a fitness for work assessment. All assessments will be conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.
 
Here is an opportunity to join a busy and growing team. If you have the proven purchasing experience and need a new challenge, let's talk.

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