Purchasing Administrator - Hiring Fast

If you are looking for…

• A 12 month fixed term role
• A great team to work with
• Competitive package with great perks

…then we’d love to hear from you.

At Spicers we do things differently!  This is a 12-month fixed term role to backfill our current Purchasing Administrator who has been seconded into another role.  One of the many benefits is that she will be available to assist with a handover and ongoing training and support.

You will ideally have purchasing, import, inventory and/or supply chain experience.

About Us

Spicers has been operating in New Zealand for over 100 years, but maintain a strong international identity with operations in both Australia and Asia.  We benefit from the backing of a solid infrastructure, united by a common set of values, core operating principles and code of conduct. Every day the team goes to extraordinary lengths to satisfy their hundreds of customers.

Our Strategic Sourcing team are a great bunch, we all work together well and ensure the job gets done.  This is a busy role with lots of moving parts.  If you are looking for a change and want to grow with the company, then this is the role for you!

The Role

You will be responsible for core purchasing admin tasks that will support the supply team to procure product in and efficient and timely way.  You will be responsible for (not an exhaustive list):

• Understanding of product segments, suppliers and their offering based on business requirements.
• Supporting the Strategic Sourcing team with purchasing product and the analysis of stock levels and usage
• Maintain purchasing files and supplier documents.
• Communicating with internal teams to respond to queries, provide updates regarding orders and delivery timeframes.
• Day to day ordering from local & overseas suppliers.
• Keeping ETA data up to date on all existing Purchase Orders.
• Receive and check supplier PI and Order Confirmations, resolve discrepancies in professional, accurate and timely manner.  
• Liaison with freight suppliers on new and existing orders where applicable

You will also work closely with our Sales and Customer Service teams so great communication is a must!

About You

In order to be successful for this position, we are looking for a motivated individual with strong experience preferably within a procurement, purchasing, import or supply chain function, someone that takes pride in what they do, has great attention to detail, thinks laterally, solves problems and is solution focused. A background in manufacturing will advantageous and further requirements will include:

• Import experience is a must
• Honesty and reliability
• Excellent data entry skills with a great eye for detail
• Easy-going and get on well with others with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Able to work independently 
• The ability to problem solve efficiently and in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of Health & Safety

What we offer:

• Annual training opportunities
• Strong ownership backing
• Superannuation/Kiwisaver
• Life Insurance
• Access to discounted Southern Cross membership
• Birthday Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Free onsite parking
• Eyecare subsidy
• Wellness benefit
• Paid Jury Duty
• Annual Health Checks
• Annual Flu shots

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, then please apply now. Include your CV, plus a short covering letter stating why you would be great for this job as well as your reasons for applying.