Procurement Manager

Matthews Packaging and Hygiene; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches onsite

On-site parking

Locally owned and operated

Job summary

Matthews Packaging and Hygiene is a family-owned NZ supplier of packaging and hygiene solutions. We seek a Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimise inventory and working capital, and deliver improved commercial outcomes across local and international suppliers.

You will use NetSuite, forecasting, and reporting capabilities to drive negotiation, cost savings, and stock turns while partnering with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience, ideally 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite with reporting and inventory tools.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation with improved pricing and terms.
• Solid experience in international purchasing including currency and landed costs.
• Strong inventory management, demand planning and forecasting ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement ensuring products are available at right time, cost and stock levels.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, payment terms, freight, lead times and MOQs.
• Drive cost-saving and margin improvement while maintaining quality and service.
• Oversee international purchasing, currency exposure, freight, and landed costs.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory to optimise stock turns.
• Monitor supplier performance on pricing, lead times and delivery.
• Identify supply risks and develop alternative options.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Warehouse, and Customer Service.
• Support new product development and supplier sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

NetSuite

Supplier negotiation

International purchasing

Inventory management

Forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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Matthews Packaging and Hygiene – Mangere Bridge, North Island

Matthews Packaging & Hygiene is a proudly family-owned B2B business delivering high-quality packaging and hygiene solutions across New Zealand. With over 27 years in the industry and a strong focus on service, we continue to grow and evolve.

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimise inventory and working capital, and drive improved commercial outcomes across our local and international supply base.

This is a key commercial role requiring proven procurement and supply chain experience, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and excellent NetSuite, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.

Procurement Manager

Auckland-based | Full-time | B2B Industry

Matthews Packaging & Hygiene is a proudly family-owned B2B business delivering high-quality packaging and hygiene solutions across New Zealand. With over 27 years in the industry and a strong focus on service, we continue to grow and evolve.

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimise inventory and working capital, and drive improved commercial outcomes across our local and international supply base.

This is a key commercial role requiring proven procurement and supply chain experience, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and excellent NetSuite, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the day-to-day procurement function, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, cost, and stockholding levels


• Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans, margin targets, and customer requirements


• Managing and developing strong relationships with both local and international suppliers


• Negotiating supplier pricing, rebates, payment terms, freight arrangements, lead times, MOQs, and other commercial terms


• Driving cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality and service levels


• Managing international purchasing, including foreign currency exposure, payment requirements, freight, and landed costs


• Leading demand forecasting and inventory planning to maintain strong stock availability while minimising excess and slow-moving inventory


• Monitoring supplier performance across pricing, quality, lead times, delivery performance, responsiveness, and reliability


• Identifying and managing supply-chain risks and developing alternative supply options where appropriate


• Reviewing inventory performance and working with internal teams to improve stock turns and working capital


• Ensuring accurate product, supplier, cost, and pricing information is maintained within NetSuite


• Developing procurement reports, KPIs, and commercial insights using NetSuite and Excel


• Working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Warehouse, and Customer Service to align procurement with business requirements


• Supporting new product development and sourcing opportunities, including supplier identification, pricing, samples, and commercial negotiations


• Driving continuous improvement across procurement, inventory management, forecasting, and supply-chain processes

What we’re looking for:

• Proven procurement experience, ideally 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, with experience at a senior or management level


• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite is highly desirable, including confident use of NetSuite reporting and inventory tools


• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation and commercial procurement, with a track record of achieving improved pricing, terms, and supplier performance


• Solid experience in international purchasing, including foreign currency transactions, freight, lead times, and landed-cost considerations


• Strong inventory management, demand planning, and forecasting capability


• Commercial mindset with a strong understanding of margins, working capital, stock turns, and cost management


• Excellent supplier relationship management and communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail


• Proficient in Excel and confident working with ERP and reporting systems


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment


• A proactive, accountable, and collaborative approach with the ability to influence across the business

Why work with us?

• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment


• Locally owned and operated business with strong values


• Opportunity to take ownership of and develop the procurement function


• A commercially important role with the ability to make a measurable impact on business performance


• Free lunches onsite every day


• On-site parking and convenient Auckland location


• Be part of a growing, future‑focused company in the NZ packaging and hygiene industry