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General information

Job Title

Purchasing Coordinator

Location

New Zealand - Pokeno

Date Published

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ref #

366

Work Type

Permanent

Business Unit

Supply Chain & Operations

Short Summary

Coordinate purchasing of direct materials, manage supplier performance, inventory, and ensure timely delivery to support production requirements.

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

Your Role:

We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team at our Pōkeno manufacturing site, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing purchasing activities for direct materials, ensuring business requirements are met in terms of ordering, availability, stockholding and quality. You will also support supplier performance monitoring and the management of quality-related incidents, while working closely with internal teams and external partners to support production requirements.

This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on, site-based environment, enjoys working closely with manufacturing, quality and warehouse teams, and takes pride in accuracy, follow-up and strong supplier relationships.

More specifically you will be involved in:

Preparing and processing purchase orders in line with MRP requirements, lead times and purchasing parameters
Monitoring delivery schedules, managing overdue or delayed orders and maintaining shipment schedules for imported materials
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels, safety stocks and rolling forecasts for suppliers
Working with Finance and Warehouse teams to manage goods receipting, returns, credits, GRNI and GIRN
Coordinating with suppliers, logistics providers and customs agents to support timely material availability
Monitoring and reporting on supplier performance, documentation compliance and quality non-conformances
Supporting cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Planning and Scheduling teams

What you will bring:

2–3 years’ experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment
Understanding of MRP, inventory control and purchasing processes
Experience working with ERP systems (NAV / Business Central advantageous)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food or dairy environments (preferred)
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with suppliers

We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.