Stores and Purchasing Team Leader
Key Skills Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering firm with over 75 years in the industry. They operate across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific, specialising in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of complex engineering systems, including large-scale custom fabrication and industrial equipment. With over 90 staff and a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in Upper Hutt, they are one of the region’s most capable engineering workshops. They also have an Auckland service centre and teams based at major airports in Australia.
The Role We’re looking for a practical, organised Stores and Purchasing Team Leader to manage the end-to-end stores and procurement function at the Upper Hutt site. You’ll ensure the timely delivery and availability of materials for production, lead a small team, and keep the inventory and purchasing processes running smoothly. This is a key role in ensuring production deadlines are met and stock is well managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage stock levels and ensure accurate inventory records
- Order parts and materials from approved suppliers
- Negotiate pricing and delivery timelines
- Lead and support a team member in the stores function
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to forecast needs
- Improve purchasing and inventory systems and processes
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a similar stores/purchasing leadership role (ideally in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors)
- Strong understanding of procurement, stock control, and supply chain processes
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
- Great organisational and communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships
- Forklift licence (or willingness to get one)
- Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or operations are a plus
Other Requirements
- You must have the right to work in New Zealand
- Able to pass a drug test and police check
Health, Safety & Quality The company places a strong focus on safety and quality. You’ll be expected to follow health and safety policies; help identify improvements and maintain tidy and hazard-free work areas.
Interested? APPLY NOW with your updated CV and cover letter. Or contact Liam on 021 368 813 for a confidential conversation.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Liam Va'ai for more information.
Key Skills Recruitment
Started in 2007 by Ailsa Atkins and Beccy Lane, Key Skills Recruitment is now one of the biggest in the Wellington region. We strive to be a company that helps add value to Wellington businesses and communities.
Our unique approach, involving extensive customer consultation, has seen us help recruit for 463 employers in the Wellington region.
Although we are a temporary recruitment firm, many of these solutions are now permanent. It’s not just about finding jobs though, Key Skills are proud to have an active apprenticeship program as well as a strong involvement in local community groups helping those without work experience.
Our 3 promises –
- To understand and meet your needs
- To not compromise quality for a sale
- To treat both clients and candidates as valued customers
