Site Procurement Lead

About the role

The Site Procurement Lead will head the procurement function for a global precision manufacturing business based in Christchurch. You will be responsible for ensuring supply resilience, driving strategic sourcing initiatives and building strong supplier partnerships to support the company’s growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead metals procurement and overall sourcing strategy for the site.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance and reliability.
• Implement strategic sourcing processes that enhance supply chain resilience.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive value‑creation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with global supplier bases.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.

Required skills