Procurement Specialist F/M

The company

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and supports automated turnkey solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel handling markets. Its mission is to create intelligent solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers, but also provide them with the long-term benefits of a tailor-made automated system that is eco-designed, efficient, scalable and innovative.

About the role:

We offer a promise of excellence for our dedicated 950 employees and a desire to exceed the needs of all our customers; delivering intelligent solutions and providing the long-term benefits of tailormade, automated systems that are efficient, scalable and innovative.

Based in Auckland, NZ, and reporting to the Procurement Manager APAC, the Procurement Specialist role will be an integral hands-on role that will work in global cross-functional teams with project directors, project managers, suppliers, engineering, procurement team and other external/internal stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives that result in reduced supply-risk, increased supply-agility, and project savings. 

• Prepare and deliver regular reports on procurement activities
• negotiate contracts/agreements with subcontrators as well as critical or high-risk suppliers
• purchasing activieis for projects such as raising PO's and following up on orders
• Develop and maintain approved supplier list
• Monitor supplier performance including quality, cost and delivery
• Provide backup logisitics support  such as arranging domestic and international shipments

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• Free onsite parking in Avondale
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance
• Employee referral program of $1500 NZD
• Access to INSTEP EAP wellbeing support services
• Global career progression opportunities

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role you will need a process driven approach to work, and be confident with your planning and organisation skills. You will have at least 5 years experience in procurement ideally with at least 2 years working in a project procurement role, and be able to show strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or related fields
• Professional knowledge of the industrial automation, and its purchasing practices preferred
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and influence at all levels.

Required languages

• English - Level advanced

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