Purchasing Coordinator at Synlait External Careers Site

Dunsandel, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply chain management, Inventory management, SAP, Ariba, ERP systems, Analytical skills, Numerical skills, Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Logistics, Quality compliance, Health and safety, Problem solving, Coordination

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

About the role We are on the lookout for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Procurement team. This role plays a key part in ensuring our manufacturing sites have the right materials, at the right time, and at the right quality to support safe and efficient operations. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities across raw materials, packaging, consumables, and engineering supplies, working closely with planning, manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier partners. You will be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment where attention to detail and strong coordination skills are essential. Key responsibilities of this role include.. * Managing day-to-day purchasing activities including ordering, availability, stockholding, and quality of materials. * Ensuring materials and supplies are available to support planned and anticipated manufacturing operations. * Liaising closely with planning and scheduling teams to manage changes in demand and production schedules. * Coordinating purchasing documentation, including import and supplier documentation where required. * Monitoring delivery schedules and proactively following up on delayed or overdue orders. * Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records within SAP and Ariba. * Supporting inventory management through monitoring stock levels, ageing, and expiry to minimise waste and losses. * Working with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. * Ensuring compliance with Procurement, Inventory, Quality, and Health & Safety policies and procedures. About you You’re an organised and detail-focused purchasing or supply chain professional who enjoys working collaboratively across teams. You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with suppliers and solving problems as they arise. You take pride in accuracy, follow-through and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes. Skills and experience The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role * Experience in dairy, food manufacturing, or a similar production environment preferred * Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Ariba highly desirable but not essentials * Membership of a recognised procurement or supply chain body (e.g. CIPS) is an advantage * Strong analytical and numerical skills with a commercial mindset * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Confidence working under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment About us – The Synlait Spirit Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit. Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day. We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us. We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world. At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success. What we offer: * Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts * Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy * B CorpTM certified * Social Club membership opportunities What's next? Apply now! Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. #LI-KT1

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Coordinator manages day-to-day procurement activities, including ordering, stockholding, and quality control of raw materials and supplies. They also liaise with planning and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and maintain accurate inventory records in ERP systems.