Head of Purchasing NZ — Lead, Modernise & Deliver

Marley New Zealand Ltd; Manurewa; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role after initial training

Onsite parking

Annual bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Service Awards

Job summary

Aliaxis in New Zealand is seeking a Head of Purchasing NZ to lead the purchasing function across five sites nationwide from Manurewa. Reporting to the GM Supply Chain, you'll manage a small team, balance day-to-day procurement with strategic initiatives, and drive standardisation, automation and better reporting.

You will build supplier partnerships, oversee RFPs and trade compliance, and partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing purchasing teams and driving improvements.
• Advanced analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience implementing change across complex supply chains.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the NZ Purchasing Team across five sites.
• Drive direct and indirect purchasing to support operations.
• Standardise processes, improve efficiency and reporting.
• Identify automation opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Develop supplier performance reporting for decisions.
• Manage supplier partnerships and regular reviews.
• Oversee RFP activities, trade compliance and modern slavery obligations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Aliaxis in New Zealand is seeking a Head of Purchasing NZ to lead the purchasing function across five sites nationwide from Manurewa. Reporting to the GM Supply Chain, you'll manage a small team, balance day-to-day procurement with strategic initiatives, and drive standardisation, automation and better reporting.

You will build supplier partnerships, oversee RFPs and trade compliance, and partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales to deliver measurable value.