Supply Manager

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement

In short

Seeking an experienced Supply Manager in Hamilton, New Zealand to lead procurement and supplier management for project delivery across Oceania. Responsibilities include sourcing, contract negotiation, and driving supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness and quality.

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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP/procurement systems is advantageous.

Benefits

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.

Skills

SAPAriba

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About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose: We commit to making food safe and…

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