Theatre Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Officer to support the Operating Theatre team at Christchurch. You will manage purchase orders, invoicing, stock levels, and liaise with suppliers and clinical staff to keep critical equipment and implants available when needed.

The role suits organised professionals with strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and administrative skills relevant to purchasing and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Raise accurate purchase orders with correct coding, pricing and product information.
• Consolidate orders to improve efficiency and minimise costs.
• Use FPIM and i-Procurement systems for inventory and purchase activities.
• Accurately receipt goods and manage stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing

Stock management

Supplier liaison

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Tools

FPIM

i-Procurement

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Officer to support the Operating Theatre team at Christchurch. You will manage purchase orders, invoicing, stock levels, and liaise with suppliers and clinical staff to keep critical equipment and implants available when needed.

The role suits organised professionals with strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise in a fast-paced hospital setting.