Description
About the Company:
Our client is a leader in robotics and automation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Based in Tauranga, they design and manufacture advanced machinery, integrating precision engineering with intelligent automation.
About the Role:
In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of precision-engineered components for advanced machinery. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will work alongside two other Purchasing Specialists and two Purchasing Coordinators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your focus will be on MRP-driven purchasing, aligning procurement activities with production schedules and business demand. You will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, manage supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procuring components based on MRP-generated demand to meet production schedules.
- Collaborating with the engineering design team to ensure the correct materials are sourced.
- Managing supplier relationships, including contract reviews, performance evaluations, and negotiations to optimise cost, quality, and delivery.
- Running RFX processes and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Monitoring and adjusting procurement plans to align with changing production needs and inventory levels.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced purchasing professional with a background in MRP-driven procurement and supplier management within a manufacturing environment. Your ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is critical as it will ensure accuracy in sourcing the right components.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in MRP driven purchasing
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings for accurate component sourcing.
- Strong supplier management skills with experience working with local and international suppliers.
- A meticulous approach to data accuracy and a proactive mindset for process improvement.
What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company, contributing to innovative robotics solutions. If you thrive in a manufacturing environment and have a keen eye for procurement strategy, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you would like to find out more or for a confidential discussion please call Katherine Biggelaar on 021 225 4735 or email katherineb@huntercampbell.co.nz
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- MRP-driven procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with engineering and production to source components
- Optimise supplier relationships to drive cost, quality and efficiency.
