Strategic Warehouse & Procurement Lead

Omexom New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability cover

KiwiSaver

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement

Great team culture

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Warehouse & Procurement Manager to lead our Wellington-based warehouse and procurement operations, supporting the Wellington Electricity contract. You’ll ensure materials, equipment and vehicles are ready when needed, while guiding a team and improving efficiency and service delivery.

You will oversee inventory control, procurement relationships, fleet and facilities, and collaborate with operational managers to forecast needs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Stores, Inventory, Procurement or Supply Chain Accreditation.
• Forklift licence, F Endorsement and OSH certification desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Confidence using relevant systems, software, and digital tools.
• Sound knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and practically.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of warehouse and stores activities, ensuring effective, safe and reliable service to operational teams.
• Maintain inventory control and stock accuracy, including stocktaking, availability and critical spares management.
• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships, including negotiating competitive pricing and monitoring supplier performance.
• Oversee fleet and facilities management, ensuring vehicles, assets and depot infrastructure are maintained and fit for operational needs.
• Partner with operational managers to forecast material, equipment and resource requirements and support successful contract delivery.
• Lead, support and develop the Warehouse and Procurement team, setting clear expectations and building a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including improvements to systems, processes, productivity and service delivery.
• Champion health, safety, environment and quality practices, promoting a strong safety culture across warehouse and stores operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge

Communication of technical information

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Forklift licence

F Endorsement

OSH certification

Systems / software literacy

Job description

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a Warehouse & Procurement Manager to lead our Wellington-based warehouse and procurement operations, supporting the Wellington Electricity contract. You’ll ensure materials, equipment and vehicles are ready when needed, while guiding a team and improving efficiency and service delivery.

You will oversee inventory control, procurement relationships, fleet and facilities, and collaborate with operational managers to forecast needs.