Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature, and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique. About the role As our Procurement Specialist you will provide dedicated support in the implementation of key sourcing projects, with the main focus on New Product Introduction (NPI). This will involve the setup of the supply of goods & services using technical data from Product Development & Sourcing Strategy provided by Category Managers. For our lower Tier Procurement Categories you will also be the central point of contact for all internal/external enquiries working alongside our Category Managers to develop your commercial capability. From a cross-functional perspective, you will work across all FPA Product Platforms (Cooking, Dish Drawer & Refrigeration) in Direct and Indirect Procurement Categories, working collaboratively with Category Managers, NPI launch managers, Suppliers and internal stakeholder groups. Your involvement will begin at the early strategy forming stage, progresses to developing part solutions for all new parts and concludes with final setup of sustainable supply and an initial supply of parts to commence production or new services. Some of your work will also link to our Strategic Workstreams for both Supply Resilience and Supplier Sustainability. This is where you come in… Project Sourcing Develop supply solutions from an approved supplier base managed by the Category Management group Support Bid / Tender and RFQ processes using Category Manager's Sourcing Strategy and preferred supplier candidates Create business case solution documents using cross-functional inputs Participate in part-level integrating events led by PD, highlighting options and trade-offs considered within the final Procurement recommendation. Supplier Setup Primary interface to suppliers for executing RFQ enquiries based on latest strategy and commercial guidance from Category Manager's Key liaison to local change specialists for part setup and load-in of orders Obtain required compliance documents for all new purchased parts Work with supply chain teams to maintain supplier master data i.e. pricing. Part and Tooling Tracking Maintain relevant data in part tracking systems throughout all project stages Support local management of surplus / obsolescence related to phasing-in of new and transitioning away from current part supply Support NPI Launch Managers in reporting project risks, mitigation strategies and adherence to project timelines leading to production trials Contributes to the building of part cost models for TVC analysis Support the commissioning of tooling required for project. Supplier Sustainability (decarbonisation) Future state Sourcing Plans. Experience Minimum two years' experience in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics environment Tertiary qualification in business, economics, or supply chain preferred. Skills Stakeholder management and communication skills to collaborate effectively Project management and time-management with ability to adapt to change Global sourcing and supply risk management Knowledge on understanding and enhancing sustainability Intermediate user of Office applications (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and ERP replenishment systems (e.g. JDE) Understanding of technical drawings, Bill of Material structure, Engineering Systems / Technology / Processes Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) Understanding of Quality control and assurance Understanding of financial basics. What we offer We can give you the rare opportunity to move into a large, complex global organisation headquartered in NZ, where you will gain wide exposure across the business. This role has diverse and exciting challenges and the chance to continually learn and develop. The Procurement organisational structure allows for career progression into Management roles and will be aligned to your own personal capabilities growth plan. Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. The best innovators don't just understand technology, they understand people. We design technology that enriches and improves people's lives. By challenging conventional appliance design these world-first technologies have changed the way we live forever. #J-18808-Ljbffr
