Purchasing and Data Lead

Job title: Purchasing and Data Lead

Company: Synlait


Job description: Job Description:About the roleWe are seeking a dynamic Purchasing and Data Lead to lead our team of purchasing coordinators and data analysts. This role will provide leadership and guidance to the team and will be responsible for ensuring the purchasing master data is accurate, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring efficient onboarding of new suppliers.This role will combine strategic sourcing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that our procurement processes are efficient and aligned with our business objectives.The main responsibilities of this role include..

• Provide leadership to purchasing and data team
• Bring commercial and strategic mindset to the team
• Ensure the training and support materials are current including online content
• Ensure we are operating within the Procurement and Inventory policies and procedures
• Provide key management reports
• Manage Material and supplier onboarding, ensuring that master data is accurate and maintained.
• Manage the process of onboarding of Synlait suppliers into the Ariba network
• Provide systems support within the Purchasing and data function

If you are a strong operational leader with experience in purchasing and SAP then we want to hear from you! The key to your success will be your proactive response to building strong and supportive relationships with internal and external teams.Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this role will require …

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role preferable
• Purchasing experience with demonstrable successes in achieving targets / best practice benchmarks
• Experience in dairy industry or food manufacturing preferred
• Warehousing and Logistics experience beneficial
• Proven Leadership experience in Purchasing/ Planning/ Scheduling role

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.About Us – The Synlait WaySynlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.What we offer:

• Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCORP 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.#LI-KT1

Expected salary:

Location: Dunsandel, Canterbury

Job date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:01:14 GMT

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