Part of the North Technology Group, Southern Spars is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of carbon fibre masts, booms and other components for high-performance race yachts, including the America’s Cup, round the world races and superyachts for high-profile clients.
While the marine sector remains at our core we are also recognised as a world-class operation in aerospace, aviation and high-performance sport.
With boundless room for progression, projects at the cutting edge of design and innovation, opportunities for travel and international transfer, and chances to work on ground-breaking sustainability projects, Southern Spars is an exciting and rewarding environment.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure raw materials & consumables are available at all times to meet the production plan.
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure they meet quality, cost and delivery requirements, and ensure that price lists are up to date.
- Own and grow strong business relationship’s between Southern Spars and the Supplier.
- Maintain Purchase Order data within our ERP system, and ensuring that PO’s are being sent, and delivered In Full, On Time.
- Have a continuous improvement mentality, search out new ways of working and new supplier opportunities.
- Contribute to new ideas and to the team culture.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organised, you approach your work in a methodical way.
- An avid problem solver, you will think laterally to solve problems.
- Experience in procurement / purchasing is preferred.
- Relevant tertiary education is preferred.
- Intermediate level skill of MS office, experience with ERP systems is preferred.
- Willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.
- Easy-going, capable of working independently and as a team.
- Motivated to achieve results and contribute to new ideas.
- JUST OPENED – State of the art GYM – available 16.5 hrs a day.
- On site Café with free barista coffee, fruit and snacks.
- Subsidised Health Insurance.
- Opportunities to learn and advance your career.
- An employee wellness/personal development programme including health checks.
- Birthday off on full pay – if it falls on a normal working day.
- Long service leave entitlements.
- Great team culture with an active social club.
Employment – Full Time
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Position: Full time (on site)
Please email your CV to [email protected] if you’re interested in joining Southern Spars as a composite spar maker.