Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) We have a great opportunity for someone with strong purchasing, stock and logistics experience that is looking for an opportunity to grow in an industry that they are enthusiastic about. You will be working in a fast-paced environment for a premium food importer and your duties will be varied. You will be reliable, with a great attitude and plenty of initiative, and will be a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and be proactive. In this role you will work closely alongside the Directors and management team to understand the needs of the business and utilise best practices to ensure continuity of stock, alongside improved efficiencies and minimisation of operating costs. Your key responsibilities would include: Management of local and international purchasing, company-wide from start to finish, while working closely with each department leader. Best practice logistics. Including timely liaison with suppliers and logistics mediators to ensure shipments run to schedule, while meeting customs and MPI compliance requirements. Troubleshooting of any issues so goods arrive on time, in good condition and within budget. Stock management, both monitoring and forecasting to meet demand and working closely with our warehouse, retail store and food services department to ensure regular rolling stock takes, date checks and review and correction of stock discrepancies. Assessment of cash flow implications of purchases in conjunction with the finance team and managing of purchasing department budgets. Meeting all legislative obligations of the business including MPI requirements, NZSFA obligations and health and safety obligations. Preparation and processing of purchase orders and maintenance of records of goods ordered and received. Leading the process of bringing a new product to market, including setting up and maintaining items in the stock ledger. Your background, experience and attributes will include: A minimum of 4 years' purchasing experience, preferably gained within the food service sector or related sectors. A breadth of international logistics and facilities management experience in a similar sized business. Understanding of HSE, Food Safety and international import legislative requirements. Excellent commercial acumen with strong planning & organisational skills. Intermediate to advanced level in the use of MS Office products, particularly Excel. Excellent written and verbal English and communication skills. Must be eligible to work in NZ long-term. The role is based at our Mount Eden premises and is a full-time salaried position with working hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. We offer a great team atmosphere and working environment, and generous staff discounts. Sabato sources fine foods primarily from Italy, Spain, and France. Most of our suppliers are small (often family run) businesses that use traditional artisan methods of production to create outstanding products. We supply many of the great restaurants, and fine food stockists in New Zealand and our Mt. Eden store is a "treasure trove" of inspiration for food enthusiasts. Check out our website – If this sounds like you click 'Apply ' and, along with your CV, please send a personalised cover letter detailing why the position and company are of interest and what you would bring to the role. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Do you have experience with inventory management? What's your expected annual base salary? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
