Procurement Coordinator

Location: Geraldine, South Canterbury Job Type: Full-time About Us Nestled at the foot of the Four Peaks Mountain Range in Geraldine, Barker’s has proudly operated from the corner of the original family farm since 1969. With over 230 employees at our head office and factory, we offer diverse and exciting job opportunities in a truly unique setting. Come be part of a passionate team crafting delicious, high-quality products loved across New Zealand and beyond! About the Role Barker’s is seeking a proactive, detail-driven Procurement Coordinator to support our Procurement team in Geraldine. In this hands‑on role, you’ll manage inbound stock, support procurement processes, and ensure accurate inventory data to help keep our production running, with a strong focus on managing fresh fruit and vegetable inputs into our manufacturing site. Key Responsibilities Maintain incoming containers and stock tracking systems to ensure visibility and accuracy. Coordinate and receipt fresh produce deliveries into the manufacturing site. Support grower payments administration, working with Finance to reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies. Coordinate NZ transport logistics, ensuring correct pricing is applied to invoices. Manage seasonal fruit requirements, liaising with growers and internal teams. Raise and manage purchase orders, tracking through to delivery and completion. Run quarantine meetings and drive resolution of stock-related issues. Maintain forecasting data and ensure pricing accuracy within systems. Create and manage item codes and maintain master data integrity. Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and support strong working relationships. Provide administration support for supplier reviews and performance tracking. Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement and inventory processes. What You’ll Bring Experience in procurement, inventory, or a strong administrative background. Previous experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is advantageous. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP). Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills and confidence working across teams and suppliers. Highly organized with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset. A collaborative approach, with a genuine care for people and a commitment to building positive relationships across the business. What we offer Be at the heart of our supply chain – Play a key role in ensuring the ingredients and materials that support Barker's products are available when and where they're needed. Make a real impact – Your work will directly support production, inventory management, supplier relationships, and operational success across the business. Grow with Barker's – Join a New Zealand‑owned business that continues to invest in its people, systems, and future growth. Learn from experienced professionals – Develop your procurement, planning, and supply chain skills within a collaborative and supportive team environment. Supportive culture – Work alongside passionate people who genuinely care about teamwork, innovation, and doing things the Barker's Way. Great employee benefits – Enjoy competitive remuneration, healthcare benefits, employee discounts, and ongoing development opportunities. Work with purpose – Be part of a business that transforms quality local ingredients into products enjoyed by customers throughout New Zealand and beyond. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr