13 January 2026
Purchasing Assistant

13 January 2026
Purchasing Assistant

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and growing business with a strong global presence, serving an international market from an NZ headquarters. They are known for their high standards and commitment to excellence, working in a sector that combines technology and manufacturing.

About the Role

This is a 6-month contract opportunity to support the Procurement Supervisor with day-to-day purchasing and administrative activities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring orders are placed accurately, suppliers are followed up and delivery information is clearly communicated across teams. This role offers immediate impact, exposure to ERP systems, and close collaboration with procurement, production, and inventory teams.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Generate and process purchase orders in line with procurement direction
• Manage expense purchasing for production and engineering teams
• Liaise with suppliers on confirmations, delivery dates, and documentation
• Maintain accurate purchase order data and EPA dates within the ERP system
• Communicate delivery changes with inventory, production, and sales teams.  

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
• Confident communicator when dealing with internal teams and suppliers
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Proactive, reliable, and supportive team player.

If you’re available immediately and enjoy keeping procurement processes running smoothly, this six-month contract offers a great opportunity to add value quickly.

This role is handled by Lucy Micklefield-Smith at Consult, please click the link below to apply as it helps us manage applications.

Applicants for this position should be currently living in New Zealand & have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application without this.
  
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.

• Based in Rosedale, North Shore
• 6 month contract role, ASAP start
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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