Supply Manager

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking an experienced Supply Manager to lead procurement and supplier management for Oceania project delivery, ensuring timely sourcing, contracting and delivery of equipment and services while driving cost competitiveness and supplier performance. This role is based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

You will lead sourcing, negotiations, and SRM activities, partnering with project teams and stakeholders across multiple countries to support successful project execution and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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.
• Drive supplier 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

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supply Manager to lead procurement and supplier management activities supporting project delivery across Oceania. Working closely with Project Managers, Sales, Engineering, and key stakeholders, you will ensure the timely sourcing, contracting, and delivery of equipment and services while driving cost competitiveness, quality, and supplier performance.

This position is based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

What you will do

As Supply Manager, you will:

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.

Drive supplier 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.

We believe you have

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.

What Success Looks Like

Delivery of cost savings and value creation opportunities.

Strong support for project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Effective contract and procurement compliance.

Continuous improvement of sourcing and supplier management processes.

We offer you

Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape

Culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our engineering experts drive visible results

Equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion

Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.