Purchasing Support Specialist — Fixed-Term

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Purchasing Support Coordinator to provide high-quality purchasing support across the organisation. The role covers purchase orders, vendor records, and payment requests, with emphasis on accuracy and policy compliance.

Experience in procurement and accounts support, plus confidence with te ao Māori, will help you thrive. A fixed-term parental leave cover with end date 11 June 2027 is available, and flexible working options are offered where possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to juggle high volumes and stay calm under pressure while working in a team.
• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent, and confidence with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and payment requests (Goods Receipting).
• Recording and tracking of queries and requests so information stays accurate.
• Promoting self-service tools and spotting improvements for processes.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure prompt payments of products and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP ERP

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Purchasing Support Coordinator to provide high-quality purchasing support across the organisation. The role covers purchase orders, vendor records, and payment requests, with emphasis on accuracy and policy compliance.

Experience in procurement and accounts support, plus confidence with te ao Māori, will help you thrive. A fixed-term parental leave cover with end date 11 June 2027 is available, and flexible working options are offered where possible.