Head of Purchasing NZ – Lead, Transform & Optimize

IPEX Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role after training

Onsite parking

Annual bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring programs

DEI Council

Job summary

Aliaxis NZ is seeking a commercially minded Head of Purchasing to lead the NZ Purchasing Team across five sites from Manurewa. You will balance day‑to‑day purchasing with strategic improvements, modernising processes and driving best practices.

You will report to the GM Supply Chain, manage a small team, and partner with APAC procurement to elevate purchasing capability and reporting across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading purchasing or supply chain teams in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, standardisation and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NZ Purchasing Team and develop a high‑performing culture.
• Drive purchasing across direct and indirect categories to support operations.
• Review and standardise purchasing processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Identify automation opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop meaningful supplier performance reporting for decision-making.
• Manage supplier relationships and regular performance reviews.
• Support procurement initiatives including RFPs and supplier engagement.
• Ensure procurement compliance, including trade and modern slavery obligations.
• Drive data quality and reporting to support system enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Sales and Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing

Supply chain

ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aliaxis NZ is seeking a commercially minded Head of Purchasing to lead the NZ Purchasing Team across five sites from Manurewa. You will balance day‑to‑day purchasing with strategic improvements, modernising processes and driving best practices.

You will report to the GM Supply Chain, manage a small team, and partner with APAC procurement to elevate purchasing capability and reporting across the business.