PURCHASING MANAGER (M/F/D)Location Auckland, New ZealandPacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.YOUR TASKSManaging a team of three employees in the Purchasing area.Negotiation of supplier contracts and SLA's.Driving continuous improvement in the Purchasing team.Responsibility for specifying and implementing system-based change requests, especially executing requirement gathering, gap analysis, testing, user training, application documentation.Working on purchasing-related projects throughout the business.Maintaining stock levels aligned to company and corporate requirements through on time, right quality and deliveries in full.Acting as the central contact person for material planning processes and logistical supplier management at the plant which would include supplier performance reviews.Managing supplier audits in conjunction with Quality.Reviewing and aligning to corporate and local KPI's.YOUR QUALIFICATIONSproven experience in Leadership & Management3-5 years purchasing and planning experience (Supply Chain qualification preferred)excellent communication and negotiation skillshigh standard of work, passionate and proud of doing a great job a strong supply chain understanding and technical (systems) aptitudeexperienced in ERP SAPexcellent organisational and time management skillsability to learn at a fast pace whilst stillmaintaining the day-to-day operational requirements of the roleOUR OFFER Working for the 7th biggest automotive supplier globally – global networks and ample opportunitiesA full on-site canteenFree parkingDiscounted health insurance with Southern CrossOngoing growth and professional developmentCareer progression opportunities and long-term employmentThe opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technologyFocus on health, safety and diversity and inclusionAccess to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Annual flu vaccinations and health checksAdditional parental leave entitlementA supportive and friendly work environment
