Procurement Manager

Wardale LTD; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

Ongoing training and career growth

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Program

21 days of annual leave

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions. The role requires experience across tender development, contract management, and supplier relations.

The candidate will engage at international trade shows and drive strategies for accessories, hardware, tools, office materials, PPEs and consumables. The successful applicant will have proven procurement leadership, strong negotiation and project

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement across multiple functions.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts.
• Experience with supplier performance monitoring and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk controls.
• Drive cost-effective solutions across accessories, hardware, tools, PPEs and consumables.
• Manage product life cycle and vendor product updates.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new procurement practices.
• Represent the company at international trade shows.
• Upskill business functions in procurement lifecycle and negotiations.
• Develop procurement strategies including centralized vs de-centralized models.
• Build relationships with key suppliers to enable multi-option procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor relationships

Project management

Analytical skills

Procurement software

Education

Supply chain management or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Strategic Procurement Manager oversees assigned procurement activities within the organisation, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role's responsibilities require demonstrated experience across a range of procurement functions, from tender development to contract management support.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes in accordance with governance frameworks.
• Monitor suppliers' performance, keeping risk management controls, to ensure quality, costs, and delivery effectiveness.
• Drive activities to achieve better cost-effective solutions for us in Accessories, Hardware, Tools, Office Materials, PPEs, and Consumables.
• Monitor the market and manage the product range life cycle (Manage implementation and deletion of vendor products from our range).
• Conduct research and stay updated with industry trends, new products and services and innovative procurement practices.
• Visit International Trade Shows.
• Support and upskill business functions in the procurement lifecycle by providing specialist procurement insights and negotiating skills.
• Manage the development and implementation of the business procurement strategies, e.g.; importing, centralized vs de-centralized.
• Development of relationships with key suppliers to allow for multi-option procurement options wherever possible.

About you

• Supply chain management or related field.
• Proven experience at international Trade shows in the USA, Europe and China
• Willing to live in Tauranga New Zealand
• Procurement experience, ideally in metals and accessories.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, with strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, regulations and procurement software.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management and vendor relationship skills.
• Experience in facilities improvement management, including project planning, budgeting, and execution (Project Management skills)
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to work with complex financial data.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize and manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Free parking onsite
• Ongoing training and career opportunities internally & externally
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program
• 21 days of annual leave

About us

You would be working for one of the most reputable family-owned and operated manufacturing companies first established in New Zealand over 11 years ago. We specialize in marine rigging accessory products in the New Zealand and International markets. Our highly integrated supply chain is supported by our experienced staff and a wealth of industry knowledge. With a people-first mindset, we are dedicated to supporting the local communities and fostering long-lasting relationships while delivering quality projects in the spirit of openness and honesty. We strive to build a rewarding, inclusive, and inspiring culture, with innovation at the forefront of mind.