Procurement & Inventory Specialist

As a Procurement & Inventory Specialist , you will support laboratory operations through purchasing, inventory control, and close coordination with internal teams and external vendors. You’ll manage day-to-day communications, coordinate orders, testing services, and deliveries, and ensure inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels and expiry dates. The role also involves supporting procurement activities, including purchase orders and invoicing, as well as ensuring compliance with Dangerous Goods (DG) storage requirements through regular safety checks. In addition, you will coordinate external laboratory sample submissions, track results, and contribute to audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. A bit about you You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and high standards. You will have: A relevant bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Strong Microsoft Office and system skills Strong time management and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and accuracy Physical fitness is required, including manual handling up to 25kg. Who are we? Oceania Dairy (ODL) is a dairy manufacturing plant located in Glenavy, South Canterbury, with a diverse workforce of 400 staff, who specialise in the creation of Milk Powder (adult and infant formula) and UHT milk. Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo Ltd (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue in excess of $1.3B – and growing. Our family thrives on a sense of unity and collective success and through focusing on innovation, quality and our diversity, we can successfully contribute to maintaining Yili’s title as Asia’s leading dairy product provider. Why choose Oceania Dairy? State-of-the-art facilities. Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site. Southern Cross Health Insurance. On-site gym, annual health checks, on-site physiotherapy, additional benefits. Employee Assistance Program. Free parking. Strong safety culture. Values-led organisation committed to the training and development of employees. Subsidised butter!!! Applications close on Sunday 23 rd August . Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date. Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr