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New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry.  We also supply high pressure laminates, porcelain and engineered stone benchtop materials along with a range of substrates and stainless-steel products.  Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders.
 
We’re seeking an experienced Supply Chain Category Manager to successfully manage the procurement of materials and be the subject matter expert for specific categories in the organisation. You will partner with, advise, facilitate and collaborate with key stakeholders across the business and externally.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing category spend and better allocate resources and manage projects effectively
• Monitor and manage efficient replenishment planning for specific categories
• Provide weekly analysis for key stakeholders
• Adjust plans for demand changes, production or shipping changes and ensure suppliers meet these changes
• Ensure forecasts and plans are completed per business needs
• Manage purchasing decisions to minimise profit impact for inwards freight and cashflow planning
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, involving sharing intelligence, coordinating negotiations and ensuring suppliers meet both procurement and supply planning requirements
• Analyse market and customer data, spend data, and supplier performance to identify opportunities and insights for cost and quality management
• Leading and supporting procurement initiatives and projects across the business

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply chain or procurement role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to carry out root cause analysis and propose improvement initiatives
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound business decisions driven by data
• Accuracy and a strong focus on attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly working with Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to relate constructively with all levels of the business
• A passion for supply chain and a commitment to the success of the company and your contribution within that

This is an great opportunity you don’t want to miss – we look forward to receiving your application today.

Working at NZPG is awesome! Our benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Long Service Payments
• Health Insurance Discount
• Free Annual Health Checks
• Staff discounts
• Free parking on site

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