AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Purchasing Officer

AFFCO New Zealand Limited  •  Whanganui, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

AFFCO Castlecliff are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised person to fulfil the role of Purchasing Officer. Preferably you will have previous experience in the meat processing industry or a similar field as the job will involve some hands-on work with a variety of products.

You will be responsible for all purchasing and bidding activities for the site including management of site inventory. You will ensure that services and consumables are available when required and are the main point of contact for suppliers and contractors.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following to the role:

  • Solid administration skills with at least intermediate level proficiency in excel and word.
  • Previous experience with database systems, preferably D365, or similar.
  • Previous experience with inventory control would be extremely advantageous.
  • A great phone manner and experience in dealing with suppliers and contractors.
  • Highly organised and systematic with excellent record-keeping abilities
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiastic personality.
  • Familiarity with “Just in Time” ordering principles.

Qualifications

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO Castlecliff conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand

Additional Information

If you want to join a successful, growing organisation and believe that you are the right person to take on this role, please apply online through this ad now!

AFFCO New Zealand Limited

About AFFCO New Zealand Limited

For more than 100 years, AFFCO New Zealand Limited has been supplying quality meat products to New Zealanders and around the world.

AFFCO has grown and continues to develop its processes and competitive advantage since its inception. Striving for that all important high quality New Zealand product by ensuring strong relationships with our customers and farmers.

This allows us to provide all our customers with that natural tasting New Zealand meat since 1904.

AFFCO is a proud member of the Talley’s group of companies and is wholly owned by the Talley family.

The company has grown to include four major divisions - seafood, vegetables, meat and dairy.

www.talleys.co.nz

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Horotiu, NZ
Year Founded
1904
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