Strategic Supply Chain Expeditor – On-Site & SAP Expert

ABB Inc; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is hiring for a on-site Procurement role in Napier, New Zealand. You will purchase materials to meet technical specs, price, and delivery schedules, while ensuring alignment with corporate policies. You will identify new suppliers alongside category teams to bolster supply continuity.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing procurement, electronics manufacturing experience, and strong communication/analytical skills. Permanent NZ work rights and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• 3+ years' procurement experience within a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate forecasts into clear, actionable supply chain plans and drive commercial value.
• Fluent English communication skills and permanent work rights in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier orders and procurement activities by raising purchase orders, confirming deliveries, aligning supply with ERP and customer requirements, and maintaining visibility of high-risk items to support continuity of supply.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance by tracking on-time delivery, quality, lead times, goods receipts, and invoice processing, while working with suppliers to resolve supply constraints and delivery issues.
• Collaborate across the supply chain by identifying and communicating changing supply requirements, partnering with procurement category teams, logistics providers, and suppliers to minimise risks and reduce lead times.
• Support operational continuity by analysing supply risk trends, attending production meetings to address urgent factory requirements, visiting supplier sites when required, and effectively prioritising competing tasks in a dynamic environment.

Skills

SAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications

Job description

ABB is hiring for a on-site Procurement role in Napier, New Zealand. You will purchase materials to meet technical specs, price, and delivery schedules, while ensuring alignment with corporate policies. You will identify new suppliers alongside category teams to bolster supply continuity.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing procurement, electronics manufacturing experience, and strong communication/analytical skills. Permanent NZ work rights and fluent English are required.