Supply Manager - Flexible, Impactful Procurement Leader

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

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