Strategic Supply Manager for Projects & Suppliers

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Innovative culture

Diversity and inclusion

Flexible working

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Supply Manager to lead procurement and supplier management for project delivery across Oceania. You will source, contract, and ensure timely delivery of equipment and services while driving cost competitiveness and supplier performance.

You will work with Project Managers, Sales, and Engineering across multiple countries, applying your strong negotiating and SRM skills to optimise value and ensure compliance with global procurement

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience supporting projects within manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, dairy, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP/procurement systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing activities for project-related requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with preferred suppliers.
• Drivesupplier performance, quality, cost, and delivery improvements through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Manage sourcing activities within key local categories.
• Conduct competitive sourcing and fact-based supplier negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, systems, and global agreements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and procurement capability development across the region.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Supply Manager to lead procurement and supplier management for project delivery across Oceania. You will source, contract, and ensure timely delivery of equipment and services while driving cost competitiveness and supplier performance.

You will work with Project Managers, Sales, and Engineering across multiple countries, applying your strong negotiating and SRM skills to optimise value and ensure compliance with global procurement