Warehouse & Procurement Manager

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

• Based in Upper Hutt
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Long Service Rewards
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Be a part of a Great Team

About the Role

As our Warehouse & Procurement Manager, you’ll lead the warehouse and procurement function supporting the Wellington Electricity contract. This is a varied leadership role responsible for ensuring our operational teams have the materials, equipment and vehicles they need, when they need them. You’ll oversee warehouse and inventory operations, procurement and supplier relationships, fleet and facilities, while leading your team and driving improvements in efficiency, reliability and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of warehouse and stores activities, ensuring effective, safe and reliable service to operational teams
• Maintain strong 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

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Stores, Inventory, Procurement or Supply Chain Accreditation
• Forklift licence, F Endorsement and OSH certification is 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.

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.