Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Come and join Tip Top Ice Cream and help us to ensure that everybody can enjoy our delicious ice cream everywhere in NZ. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Supply Chain team in the leadership role of Strategic Buyer.
Tip Top Ice Cream is a major player in the New Zealand ice cream industry with iconic brands that Kiwis love and trust. At Tip Top, we strive to be the best at everything we do. We are passionate about excellence and uphold high ethical standards. We recognise outstanding performance and reward your efforts. Teamwork, customer focus and quality are all key values we strive for everyday alongside having fun!
The opportunity This role oversees and manages purchased goods and materials to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality, and delivery, ensuring continuity of supply. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders and take a lead role in pricing, tendering, and negotiation.
Key responsibilities:
Via supplier meetings, presentations, trade shows, etc., find new suppliers.
On-board new suppliers ensuring Froneri requirements are met.
Provide suppliers with detailed briefs and/or specifications detailing requirements so that they can provide TT with customised quotes.
Follow commodity pricing (dairy, cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruits, resins, currency, etc.) to assist when making buying decisions.
Work closely with the Material Planners to ensure best possible supply outcomes. Help mitigate the out of stock.
Work closely with the Innovation and Marketing Team to find efficiencies for TT, in terms of alternative ingredients or suppliers that provide lower cost, better quality or better outcomes.
Recommend and implement strategies for each material type/category.
Support the Head of Supply Chain to define and implement TT's strategy and objectives.
Contribute towards achieving the Tip Top ESG targets.
What you'll bring and develop To be successful in this role you will have:
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain management or a related field.
Minimum three years' experience in Supply Chain management, Purchasing, Buying or related field.
The ability to build strong relationships with key suppliers.
The ability to influence and persuade.
Demonstrated financial acumen and the ability to analyse and report on financial and performance information.
Sound computer skills and experience using ERP systems and MS Office suite.
Strong organisational skills.
Preferable: Experience in dairy/food industry.
Our story Tip Top has been part of New Zealanders' lives for 80 years and we're proud to still be making the delicious ice cream products that every New Zealander loves. Tip Top is well known for its delicious product range and for its innovation and creativity. Forward-thinking and successful, Tip Top can offer you access to great resources and the potential to grow your career.
As part of the Froneri family, we are the second largest ice cream manufacturer in the world, selling a staple of well-known ice cream brands in 25 countries. Froneri brings leadership and global expertise in ice cream, reaching into new ice cream markets, and new consumer products.
If you are looking to work for a company that is always working to find new ways to improve its business and excite the market, then Tip Top Ice Cream is for you.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We want great people who want to do great things, no matter their background, and we have an inclusive and diverse approach to recruitment.
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Unfortunately, we do not always have the time to respond to all applicants. Only candidates who match the required level of skills and experience will be contacted.
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