Supply Chain Expeditor

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

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Procurement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is: on-site

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.

Qualifications for the role

• 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.
• Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications, fluent English communication skills, and permanent work rights in New Zealand.

More about us

ABB Critical Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes circuit breakers, switches, motor protection and control, safety products, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), ABB Critical Power is the technology leader in power conditioning and distribution. Through data-driven insights, we help customers optimize energy efficiency, reliability and management of electrical assets.

In Napier, New Zealand, ABB operates a critical service center supporting the Power Protection unit, delivering 24/7 support and specialized service solutions across multiple countries. This strategic location enables us to serve customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region with industry-leading expertise in power protection and critical power applications.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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