Purchasing Coordinator

Role overview

Transpower New Zealand operates the National Grid, the high-voltage network that moves electricity across the country and underpins homes, businesses, communities and the wider economy. This role supports the purchasing activity that helps keep that network running safely and reliably.

You will join the Inventory and Logistics team, which looks after inventory, warehouse sites and related analytics. The team makes sure the right equipment, key materials and supporting services are available for maintenance work and grid project delivery.

This opportunity has arisen because of an internal promotion. The Purchasing Coordinator will support Strategic Procurement, Grid Delivery and Engineering by raising and managing purchase orders in Maximo and FMIS, working with suppliers and freight forwarders, and assisting with purchasing for maintenance and project needs across the National Grid.

The role is specialised and varied. You will handle long-lead procurement items such as transformers, substation equipment, protection and communications materials, transmission line materials and cabling. You will also keep purchase orders progressing, provide timely updates on project materials, maintain item coding and master data, and help improve processes within the Inventory and Purchasing function.

Key responsibilities

Your work will involve purchase order administration, supplier coordination, inventory-related support and accurate data handling to keep materials flowing to the right projects at the right time.

Requirements

To be successful, your CV and cover letter should show at least 3 years of purchasing experience or experience in a closely related industry, along with strong organisation, accuracy and follow-through.

You should be comfortable using purchasing and finance systems, including reporting tools, and bring strong data analysis and Microsoft Excel capability. Experience with Maximo would be beneficial.

You will also need excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills, plus experience working with suppliers, logistics providers, freight forwarders or inventory teams.

Working style and workplace

Transpower is a values-led organisation with a diverse workforce representing more than 28 nationalities. The company works in the office or on-site for at least three days each week. This supports collaboration, learning, delivery and culture, while still allowing flexibility through adaptable start and finish times.

Benefits

Employees have access to a broad range of health and wellbeing benefits, as well as recognition and support initiatives. The organisation also offers staff benefits, including insurance-related options.

Application details

This position closes on Monday 27 July. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an initial informal discussion before the closing date.

Only candidates who already have eligibility to work in New Zealand can be considered.