Purchasing Specialist - Rocklabs, Auckland

K&S Freighters; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocklabs in Auckland is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team and ensure materials, components and services are purchased accurately and delivered on time. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, supplier communication and expediting, while supporting sourcing, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives across Planning, Engineering and Production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing, strong attention to detail, excellent communication with suppliers and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert material requirements into accurate and timely purchase orders.
• Manage open orders and proactively follow up suppliers to protect production and customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, pricing, lead time and supplier information in our ERP system.
• Identify and escalate supply risks, shortages and supplier delays early.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, RFQs, negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with Planning, Engineering and Production when requirements or priorities change.
• Support purchasing for projects, equipment, spares and operational requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help strengthen purchasing processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Organised

Commercially aware

Proactive

Supplier relationship management

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Supply chain/procurement qualification (advantage)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

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Purchasing Specialist - Rocklabs, Auckland

Rocklabs is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our Auckland-based team and play a key role in ensuring the materials, components and services we need are purchased accurately and delivered on time.

Working closely with Planning, Engineering, Production, Finance and our supplier network, you’ll manage day-to-day purchasing, supplier communication and expediting while supporting sourcing, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Convert material requirements into accurate and timely purchase orders.
• Manage open orders and proactively follow up suppliers to protect production and customer commitments.
• Build strong day-to-day relationships with suppliers and resolve routine supply, pricing and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, pricing, lead time and supplier information in our ERP system.
• Identify and escalat supply risks, shortages and supplier delays early.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, RFQs, negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with Planning, Engineering and Production when requirements or priorities change.
• Support purchasing for projects, equipment, spares and operational requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help strengthen purchasing processes and supplier performance.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and proactive, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• The ability to identify supply issues, gather the facts and escalat risks early.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach and an interest in developing your sourcing, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, data accuracy and following robust processes.
• A relevant qualification in supply chain, procurement or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why Rocklabs?

Join a team developing world-leading automation and laboratory technology that is making industries safer, more productive and more efficient.

At Rocklabs and Scott Technology, you’ll work alongside talented engineers and supply chain professionals, supporting technically challenging projects for customers around the world while building your procurement expertise.

If you’re an experienced purchasing professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.