- Fixed Term: 12 Months
- Location: Wellington (On-site, Monday to Friday)
- Salary: $80,000 per annum
- Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible
Whittaker’s, New Zealand’s most trusted and iconic chocolate manufacturer, is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Procurement Coordinator to join our procurement team on a 12‑month fixed-term contract.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a small, high-performing function where you will make a meaningful impact every day. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the end-to-end procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other essential goods that keep our operations running smoothly.
What you will be doing:
- Procurement and Administration
- Monitor raw materials, packaging and POS stock requirements.
- Maintain purchase orders, supplier information, item records and pricing within the ERP system.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, credits, quality issues and invoice queries.
- Support supplier onboarding, documentation and compliance activities.
- Track international logistics and keep shipment information up to date.
- Production Planning Support
- Review weekly production plans to ensure material availability.
- Coordinate stock movements between warehousing, production and third-party sites.
- Maintain ERP accuracy for consumption, loadings, volumes and reconciliations.
- Support FIFO processes and monitor raw material expiry dates.
- Procurement and Data Analysis
- Assist with analysis of cost movements and stock variances.
- Support packaging and POS development.
- Assist with supplier sourcing, audits and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Provide reporting and insights on pricing, commodities and supplier standards.
What you will bring:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid capability in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics or a similar field.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
Why join Whittaker’s?
Whittaker’s is committed to quality in every aspect of their craft. You will work with a collaborative and capable team that is passionate about delivering excellence for one of New Zealand’s most loved brands. This role provides the opportunity to grow your procurement capability while contributing to the smooth operation of an iconic Kiwi business.
Ready to apply?
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you - Ref: 131682.
