Fresh Produce Sourcing & Quality Lead

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Queenstown is seeking a hands-on Fresh Procurement specialist to source, purchase and manage high-quality fresh produce for our customers. This role combines procurement, quality control, inventory management and warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery.

You will work Monday to Friday, with early start at 6:00am, shifts of 7–10 hours, and an hourly rate of $35–$38. Experience in purchasing or stock management, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel, Word and email

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, replenishment, procurement or stock management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processes.
• Ability to build supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and managing the supply of fresh produce.
• Maintaining quality standards across all incoming products.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing and monitoring gross margins.
• Ensuring invoices reflect negotiated pricing and approvals.
• Accurate product pricing and identifying process improvements.
• Inwards goods, replenishment, picking/packing and stock control.
• Prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Email systems

Forklift certification

Job description

Bidfood Queenstown is seeking a hands-on Fresh Procurement specialist to source, purchase and manage high-quality fresh produce for our customers. This role combines procurement, quality control, inventory management and warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery.

You will work Monday to Friday, with early start at 6:00am, shifts of 7–10 hours, and an hourly rate of $35–$38. Experience in purchasing or stock management, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel, Word and email