Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika.Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand - Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo (Auckland) - form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B - and growing.About The RoleReporting to our General Manager Supply Chain and based in Christchurch (Hornby), we have a new opportunity to join YOBD as our Group Procurement Manager - Capex & Engineering. Working as part of a wider procurement team with responsibility for managing the capital procurement and engineering procurement portfolio functions at a group level across all YOBD entities, this role will give you exposure at all levels of this dynamic and growing group, where your procurement expertise, guidance, and decision-making will be a critical part of our continued success.More Specifically Responsibilities Will IncludeConducting and ensuring best Capex & Engineering procurement practice to deliver the most cost-effective results, compliance, and best quality across YOBDLeading and providing an exemplary business partner service to assist each business unit with their procurement needs while maintaining best practice and driving cost saving initiativesWorking closely with the OPEX procurement teams, facilitating and developing a procurement strategy and roadmap to support the company's overall strategyEffective Capital and Engineering portfolio supplier management including supplier approval and day to day supplier performance managementProviding motivational leadership and development to the C&E procurement teamApplicants Will Ideally PossessProven practical experience in a procurement leadership role, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary/CIPS qualificationA proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives and achieving significant savings through strategic sourcing, effective negotiation, and innovative procurement strategies, while maintaining high-quality standards and supplier performanceProven experience managing the entire procurement lifecycle for large and complex procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, RFP processes, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance evaluationDemonstrated ability to work effectively across a large and complex group, collaborating with multiple internal departments to achieve procurement objectivesExceptional relationship building abilities together with superior written and verbal communication skillsWell-developed commercial acumen together with excellent negotiation and influencing skillsStrong leadership attributes with the ability to develop a high performing and engaged teamWhat's in it for you?A competitive base salaryCompany incentive schemeHealth insuranceLife insuranceFree parkingCareer developmentEmployee assistance & wellbeing programsEnhanced parental leave provisions+ Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a large and complex organisation as its group companies continue to evolve and synergise. Please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page westlandcareers.co.nz) for further information.APPLY NOW!!!Applications will close on Sunday 8th December. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST possess current eligibility to work in New Zealand.
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