Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement

Procurement Lead

17 / 07 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Manufacturing / Purchasing / Procurement

Description

About the Company:

Our client is a leading provider in the transport and logistics sector, with a nationwide footprint and a bold transformation agenda. The business has strong commercial backing and is committed to building a high-performing team to support growth and operational excellence. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer outcomes, this organisation offers a fast-paced, no-ego environment where pragmatic, commercially minded professionals thrive.
  
The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a seasoned procurement professional to step into a sole-charge Procurement Lead role that operates across a broad commercial portfolio. Reporting to the executive level, you’ll shape and execute a strategic procurement plan that supports critical initiatives across the business.
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, values autonomy, and is excited by the idea of building trusted relationships across all levels of the business, often by simply walking over to someone’s desk.
  
Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Developing and leading the overarching procurement strategy for the entire organisation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational requirements, and growth plans.
  • Acting as the single point of contact for procurement, supporting a lean and agile head office team.
  • Partnering closely with executive leadership and operational teams to embed commercial thinking across the business.
  • Supporting cost rationalisation and identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing across critical supplier groups.
  • Providing procurement expertise on contracts, supplier performance, and commercial negotiations.

  
What’s in it for you:
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the procurement function in a business where you’ll have direct access to executive leadership and the ability to shape commercial strategy. You’ll work closely with operational leaders across the country, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values pragmatism and initiative. This role offers variety, visibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact as the procurement function continues to mature.
  
If you’re a commercially sharp senior procurement professional who enjoys variety and thrives in sole-charge environments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

  • Shape and deliver a company-wide procurement strategy with exec-level influence
  • Own end-to-end procurement across the the business in a sole-charge capacity
  • Thrive in a pragmatic, no-ego environment where relationships drive outcomes.

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Demand Planning Manager

14 / 07 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Manufacturing / Planning

Description

The Company
A well-established, NZ-wide organisation with a national presence and a trusted reputation across a broad range of consumer product categories. 

This is a company that is continually evolving, with innovation and sustainability at the core of their growth agenda. With a diverse and inclusive culture, they offer a progressive working environment where people are empowered to deliver real impact.

The Opportunity
Reporting to a senior leader within the business, this newly evolved position of Demand Planning Manager sits at the heart of an integrated sales and supply chain function. You’ll be responsible for delivering best-practice demand planning frameworks and leading the end-to-end S&OP cycle across the business.

You’ll lead a team of five across demand planning and play a key role in strategic initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory efficiency, and service levels. This includes optisiming and transforming the demand planning function and supporting the integration of future-facing planning systems and processes into the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leadership and coaching of a high-performing team of five across demand and supply planning
  • Drive continuous improvement across the S&OP process, collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Supply Chain
  • Lead demand planning strategy and ensure robust forecasting processes are embedded
  • Oversee planning for critical cycles
  • Champion key projects to improve supply chain visibility, systems, and analytics
  • Support the development of an enterprise-wide risk management framework
  • Ensure the integration of new planning systems aligns with strategic business priorities
  • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships and influence at a senior level

What’s in it for you
This is a career-defining role for a driven, commercially savvy supply chain professional with a proven track record in demand planning. You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that is investing in its people, systems, and capabilities.

This is more than just a planning role – it’s a seat at the table, with the ability to directly influence business performance, lead a skilled team, and drive transformation.

To explore this opportunity further, apply now or contact Wayne Fry on 021 656 502 or waynef@huntercampbell.co.nz for a confidential discussion.

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  • Lead a critical planning function
  • High impact role
  • Career growth and progression

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Planning and Purchasing Controller

11 / 07 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Contract or Temp
  • Manufacturing / Purchasing / Procurement

Description

About the company:

Our client is a well-established New Zealand business and part of a larger international FMCG group. With a strong portfolio of iconic local and global brands, they operate across multiple sites and are highly regarded for their focus on quality, service and operational excellence.

About the role:

Due to staff being on annual leave and there being a need to keep up with planning and purchasing, our client is looking for a Planning & Purchasing Controller to join their team on an initial 2-month contract.
  
Based on the city fringe, this is an immediate start opportunity.

In this role, you will take ownership of a small product portfolio with responsibility for planning, purchasing and inventory management. This includes planning to replenish min/max levels, working closely with the Marketing team to plan for promotional activity and collaborating with Logistics/3PL providers to manage stock flow and availability. You will also support the development of reporting frameworks to track key operational and financial metrics.

About you:

You will be detail-focused, quick to pick things up and confident working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is essential. Experiencing in purchasing/planning within a FMCG company on SAP is highly desirable.

Interested?

If you’re available immediately and looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link below, or for a confidential discussion, contact Katherine Biggelaar on 021 225 4735 or email katherineb@huntercampbell.co.nz.
  
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  • Initial 2-Month Contract
  • Immediate Start
  • City Fringe Location

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Operational Logistics Coordinator

11 / 07 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Logistics - Other / Transport / Logistics / Drivers

Description

About the company

This role sits with a business critical team within a well known, centrally based organisation operating a large number of staff and assets.

The opportunity

This position helps ensure daily, weekly and monthly operational continuity in an ever changing and fast moving environment. A unique organisation and opportunity where logistical thinking and operational nous will be part and parcel of your every day. Working with a great leader and team, you’ll play a key role – working cross functionally with other teams to ensure service delivery and optimal resourcing across people and assets. 

This is a shift based position working to a changing monthly roster – so ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends depending on your shift is essential. 

What you will bring to the role

– logistics and/or operational experience: dispatch/transport coordination/planning/scheduling or similar would work really well.
– exceptional communication skills and collaborative nature
– ability to work under pressure and to think clearly and decisively 
– organised nature and ability to adapt quickly
– pride in what you do and making things work!

For more information or to reach out for a confidential discussion, please contact Joe Francis on 021 197 9121 or joef@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Multifaceted role - variety ensured!
  • Requires logistics/operational background
  • Great team, location and opportunity

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Demand & Supply Planner

10 / 07 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Manufacturing / Planning

Description

About the company:

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded business in the food manufacturing sector, recognised for delivering trusted household products and fostering strong, long-term relationships across their supply chain. With a focus on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they offer a supportive environment where supply chain professionals can make a real impact and continue to grow.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and capable Demand/Supply Planner to join our client’s planning team, based in the Auckland CBD. This role is particularly well-suited to someone who enjoys variety and end-to-end ownership, as it offers the unique opportunity to manage both demand and supply planning across one of the organisation’s key product categories.

This role involves coordinating forecasting, inventory and supply planning for both in-house and third-party manufactured products. The dual nature of the role will provide a great challenge and the chance to broaden your skill set, working across multiple manufacturing channels while supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in demand or supply planning, ideally within a FMCG manufacturing based environment. A sound understanding of ERP systems is essential—experience with SAP APO or IBP will be highly regarded.

You will be detail-focused and analytical with the ability to spot trends, provide insights and challenge assumptions where needed. Strong interpersonal skills are key as this is a collaborative role requiring close engagement with procurement, manufacturing and commercial teams.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy the benefits of a central Auckland location, flexible work arrangements, a collaborative culture and the chance to refine your planning expertise in a business that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Interested?

If you are immediately available and this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you would like to find out more and for a confidential discussion, please call Katherine Biggelaar on 021 225 4735 or email katherineb@huntercampbell.co.nz
  
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  • Well regarded FMCG Business
  • Work across both internal and third-party manufacturing
  • Convenient central Auckland location with some flexible work arrangements

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Warehouse Team Leader

08 / 07 / 2025

  • Bay of Plenty
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Transport / Logistics / Drivers / Warehouse & Distribution

Description

About the company

Our client is a highly successful and established kiwi manufacturing business, who is looking to bring two well-versed Warehouse Team Leaders onboard to join the wider team and take on shift leadership positions.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals confident managing all floor operations within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Leading small teams and making sure their shift runs smoothly, it will suit those who enjoy pace, responsibility, have previous experience in Warehouse Supervisor/Team Lead roles, and who want to continue building on their career in a supportive and values driven work place. 

What you will bring to the role

– thorough knowledge across daily warehousing process
– confidence in leading a small team
– health and safety focus
– excellent communication and workflow planning skills
– collaborative nature and confident decision making
– efficiency mindset and care for what you do

For more information or to reach out for a confidential discussion, please contact Joe Francis on 021 197 9121 or joef@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Four days on / Four days off
  • Shift leadership responsibility
  • Tauranga/Mt Maunganui

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Commercial Manager – Property

23 / 06 / 2025

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Manufacturing / Purchasing / Procurement

Description

The Company:

This well-established national organisation is a key player in the healthcare sector, with a large network of hospitals across New Zealand. With a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and community wellbeing, the business is undergoing a major uplift in its procurement and property functions to support ongoing development and investment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, this newly created role is responsible for leading all commercial and procurement activity across the organisation’s Property and Development function. Working closely with Facility Managers and project stakeholders, you will develop category plans, build qualified supplier panels, run end-to-end procurement processes, and manage supplier performance across multiple hospital locations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing procurement strategies for property-related spend.
  • Leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
  • Driving commercial outcomes, including cost efficiencies and service improvements.
  • Providing contract management and risk mitigation advice across projects.
  • Supporting long-term property development plans through strategic supplier partnerships.

About You:

  • Proven experience in procurement or commercial roles, ideally within property, construction, or infrastructure.
  • Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management.
  • Ability to develop strategic category plans and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A collaborative mindset with the confidence to operate in a complex, multi-site environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape procurement outcomes within a purpose-driven organisation, while working alongside a passionate and values-led team.

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If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Dan Hearty on 021 192 5460  or danh@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Shape and implement procurement strategy for major property project
  • Drive commercial performance across large-scale capex and development initiative
  • Newly created key commercial role supporting a growing nationwide network

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