Purchaser

TDX Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Onsite parking

Life insurance

Discounted medical insurance

Staff discount on retail products

Join our social club

Company bonus

Job summary

TDX Ltd. is based at our Christchurch Head Office, where you will partner with suppliers, freight providers, branch teams and internal stakeholders to ensure inventory is available across our national network.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will manage supplier purchasing activity, maintain stock availability and support continuous improvement within the Supply Chain team. You will bring five years' experience in purchasing or related supply chain roles, be proficient with ERP

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning or a similar supply chain role.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory replenishment and stock levels.
• Process purchase orders with suppliers.
• Coordinate freight and shipping to optimise cost and timing.
• Provide pricing, availability and ETAs to branches.
• Regularly report on purchasing activities and price variances.
• Monitor stock levels and anticipate replenishment needs.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Relationship building

Tools

DMS/ERP/Inventory forecasting systems

Job description

Supportive Team | Training & Career Growth | Weekly Pay | Company Bonus

Onsite Parking | Life & Medical Insurance discount | Leading NZ-Owned Business

Minimum 2 years Supply Chain / Purchasing experience

Who are we?

TDX is a true New Zealand success story, and 100% New Zealand owned and operated. From humble beginnings when we were set up over 40 years ago by a couple of mates, today TDX is regarded as a market leader for the sales and service of construction equipment and spare parts.We partner with the civil, forestry, construction, mining and marine sectors across all of New Zealand as the distributor of leading global brands including Volvo CE, Yanmar CE, Shell Consumables, Kohler Generators, Perkins Engines and Allison Transmissions.We are committed to delivering a world-class service with our local know-how. With our “we are in it together” mindset, we’ll get it sorted for the customer every time.

What’s in it for you?

• Get paid weekly
• onsite parking
• life insurance
• discounted medical insurance
• staff discount on retail products
• join our social club

You will be joining a long-standing employer that is a market leader in its space within an established and successful supply chain team.

The role:

Based at our Christchurch Head Office, you will work closely with suppliers, freight providers, branch teams and internal stakeholders to ensure inventory is available to support customer demand across our national network.Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier purchasing activity, maintaining stock availability and supporting the smooth flow of inventory across TDX. This is a hands‑on role that combines purchasing, inventory management and supplier coordination, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain team.Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include managing inventory replenishment, processing purchase orders, coordinating freight and shipping activities, monitoring stock levels, and providing pricing, availability and ETA information to our branches. You will also work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply issues, improve service levels and support ongoing business performance.

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded supply chain professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering great outcomes for customers and colleagues.You will bring at least five years' experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning or a similar supply chain role, ideally within a business managing a large and diverse inventory range. You will be comfortable working with ERP systems and Excel, have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and be confident making decisions based on inventory, demand and supplier information.Most importantly, you will be highly organised, detail‑focused and able to build positive working relationships across the business. You will be equally comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Inventory, stock replenishment, demand and indent requests
• Process purchase orders with our valued suppliers
• Ensure the most efficient shipping method at the best price is secured
• Provide price, availability and ETAs to staff
• Regularly report on purchasing activities and price variances
• Monitor stock levels and anticipate stock required to ensure that sufficient levels are maintained

We are ideally looking for:

• Someone that can work cooperatively in a team and independently
• You will be a self-starter and display commercial acumen
• Demonstrate knowledge of DMS/ERP/Inventory forecasting systems
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

New Zealand market leaders for Construction Equipment, Diesel Engines, Transmissions, Generator sets, Oil and Filtration products, TDX represent a number of leading global brands, the principle being Volvo Construction Equipment. Our reputation is based on providing the best sales and service back up to our customers.

Our culture

TDX people love what they do. We have a positive and energetic attitude and are highly motivated to actually do what we say. We are smart problem solvers, meeting our customers’ high expectations and are ready to support others in the team to achieve their goals.

We're committed to creating a world class sales and service organisation and we are always interested in hearing from like‑minded people who want to be a part of our future.

With branches throughout New Zealand and a service offering across a number of industries, TDX offers opportunities and pathways for personal growth unlike many others.

With diverse roles in sales, servicing, customer support and administration your career with us can take off in many directions. With the support from a 100% kiwi born and bred company, we've got your back.