Procurement Manager
- Engineering Fabrication Environment
- Technical Procurement
- Vendor Management
Procurement Manager
- Full time, permanent – Te Rapa, Hamilton
- Engineering Fabrication environment
- Technical Procurement
- Vendor Management
Who we are
Tīra welds together the largest group of specialty steel fabrication companies in New Zealand, creating world-leading stainless steel and specialty alloy solutions. We operate in a diverse range of industries that people need to live and work – including dairy and food, beverage, water, chemical, pharmaceutical, transport and energy.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead procurement, supplier partnerships, inventory management, and international logistics.
This senior role plays a critical part in supporting our operational and strategic objectives through cost‑effective, efficient, and sustainable procurement practices. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business and externally, managing everything from vendor performance to international freight and fleet management.
If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, improving financial performance, working in a changing technical manufacturing and project environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor management including identifying opportunities, building strong relationships with suppliers and effectively managing vendor communications
- Lead procurement activities across all NZ sites, ensuring consistent purchasing terms
- Support NZ and US sites to maintain optimum inventory levels without impacting production
- Manage all international freight and logistics activities (imports and exports)
- Negotiate pricing for major contract items in line with margin expectations
- Provide pricing support to Sales and Project teams for estimates and tenders
- Fleet management
What we’re looking for
- Proven procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
- Sound understanding of inventory management and financial controls
- Ability to learn (or experience in) managing international freight, customs, and logistics
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Leadership experience with the ability to influence across teams
Why Join us?
At Tīra, you’ll be part of a collaborative and values‑driven organisation working on complex, large‑scale projects with national and international reach. We offer opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment focussed on innovation and quality.
Apply Now:
If you’re a switched-on procurement professional who enjoys delivering a real commercial impact, building strong supplier partnerships, improving systems, and delivering real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you
For more information on what Tīra does or to see some of our previous projects check out our website www.tira.co.nz.
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