Purchasing and Supply Specialist

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:
The Technology business unit is responsible for the effective delivery, management and services of all technology disciplines within the air navigation services environment – engineering design, software design and development, technology architecture and infrastructure, asset management, installation and maintenance, technical training, workload planning, maintenance program development, project management, and logistics support.

As part of the wider Technology business unit, the Supply Unit provides supply and logistics support.

About the Role:
We have a newly created permanent full-time role available for a Purchasing and Supply Specialist to join our Christchurch based campus.

In this role you’ll provide efficient purchasing services to across Airways including supply functions of inventory, asset and repair management as well as warehousing, and related administrative tasks.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Ordering equipment and spares using the Maintenance Management System (MMS) and through Microsoft Dynamics 365, as appropriate.
• Monitoring and if necessary, expediting stock shipments, overdue purchase orders, foreign currencies, through appropriate reporting methods.
• Warehousing related tasks linked to inventory, assets and freight.  
• Ensuring adequate stock is held to meet Airways national and international requirements.
• Ensuring all MMS activity is performed accurately and expeditiously whilst maintaining data integrity.
• Assisting and covering as needed for the Supply Specialist in the national warehouse.
• Reporting, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ad hoc tasks as needed to maintain operational efficiency.
  

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You:
Due to the varied nature this role requires someone who is proactive, able to effectively prioritise and with the interpersonal skills needed to work with a variety of stakeholders.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• At least three years’ relevant industry experience gained in a technical environment.
• Tertiary qualification related to supply chain, purchasing or procurement. As alternative, you’ll need to hold at least three years relevant industry experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with an electronic purchasing and inventory system as well as the ability to pick up a new system (as our system is bespoke).
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilience and agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful outcomes.
  

Beneficial:

• Completed an IATA Dangerous Goods Course.
• Current forklift licence.
• Prior experience processing freight shipments nationally.
  

About Our Offering:
We offer a competitive salary, five (5) weeks annual leave, enhanced parental leave offering, flexible working as well as vast learning and career progression opportunities.

Airways is a great place to work, with an international reputation for innovation and success.

Your journey with us will not only define your career but also assist to shape the future of Airways and the communities we serve.

To Apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, submit your application (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers site or Seek.

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction, and related checks.

Application closing date is Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.