Senior Procurement Specialist CM
Vitaco Group
Date: 4 days ago
City: Whangarei, Northland
Contract type: Full time
Our Story
At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena and Aussie Bodies. As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years.
With over 650 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and exports to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach.
Due to our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic Supply Chain team.
About The Role
Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, this newly created role will take ownership of a designated category portfolio. You will lead procurement and cost-saving initiatives, with a strong focus on sourcing ingredients and materials required for our co-manufactured products.
You’ll ensure compliance with Vitaco’s preferred supplier relationships, manage ingredient pricing and supplier performance, and guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality ingredients.
Working closely with the Procurement team, Co-manufacturing Manager, NPD, Quality, and Supplier teams, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class cost savings and supporting new product development. The role also includes responsibility for leading strategic projects that drive savings across services and indirect materials.
Key Responsibilities
At Vitaco, we don’t just offer a job—as a HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice, we offer a rewarding career in a business with purpose and heart. Here’s what you can expect:
Apply today and help us continue empowering healthier lives around the world.
At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena and Aussie Bodies. As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years.
With over 650 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and exports to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach.
Due to our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic Supply Chain team.
About The Role
Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, this newly created role will take ownership of a designated category portfolio. You will lead procurement and cost-saving initiatives, with a strong focus on sourcing ingredients and materials required for our co-manufactured products.
You’ll ensure compliance with Vitaco’s preferred supplier relationships, manage ingredient pricing and supplier performance, and guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality ingredients.
Working closely with the Procurement team, Co-manufacturing Manager, NPD, Quality, and Supplier teams, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class cost savings and supporting new product development. The role also includes responsibility for leading strategic projects that drive savings across services and indirect materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for ingredients and materials used in co-manufactured products
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and secure competitive ingredient pricing.
- Drive cost optimization, process improvements, and innovation projects.
- Support new product development through ingredient sourcing and pricing negotiation.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing, Quality, NPD, Finance, and broader Supply Chain teams.
- 7+ years’ procurement experience, ideally within the FMCG or co-manufacturing sector.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
- Financial acumen and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach to cross-functional teamwork.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Commerce, Science, or a related field (preferred).
At Vitaco, we don’t just offer a job—as a HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice, we offer a rewarding career in a business with purpose and heart. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive salary & WFH with flexible working arrangements – Rewarding remuneration with annual review.
- Health & wellness perks – Discounts on our amazing products and access to discounted health insurance.
- Onsite perks – Subsidised onsite café and wellbeing initiatives.
- Wellbeing support – Access to in-house naturopath and nutrition experts, plus Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Learning and growth – Continuous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
- Work-life balance – Celebrate your birthday with a day off.
- Team culture – Join a supportive, passionate, and innovative team
Apply today and help us continue empowering healthier lives around the world.
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