Supply Chain Manager

Lead with Purpose - Become our Supply Chain ManagerAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for building efficient, resilient, and best-practice supply chains?

Do you thrive in a values-driven environment where your leadership directly supports our community's wellbeing?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.Nurse Maude, a respected leader in community health and support services, is seeking a full-time, permanent Supply Chain Manager to join our Christchurch-based team.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain operations — from procurement and inventory management through to warehousing and logistics — ensuring our services are delivered efficiently, efficiently, with integrity, and aligned to best-practice standards.You'll be responsible for driving cost efficiency and resilience across the supply chain, while embedding best-practice procurement principles and leading the development of consistent, high-quality supply chain practices across the organisation.

This includes overseeing supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation to ensure procurement decisions deliver real value for Nurse Maude and the community we serve.

With strong data and analytics capability, you'll use insights to forecast demand, improve processes, and support smarter decision-making.This role also involves leading a capable team, building future-ready skills, and fostering a collaborative, values-led culture.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to align supply chain strategy with organisational goals and enhance service delivery across our network.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and optimise procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operationsProvide strategic procurement guidance and embed best-practice procurement principles and practicesManage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts with favourable termsIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planningTranslate organisational strategy into actionable supply chain objectivesLeverage data and analytics to forecast trends and drive continuous improvementBuild and develop a high-performing team aligned with Nurse Maude's valuesCommunicate effectively with stakeholders and support cross-functional collaborationActively support the principles ofTe Tiriti o WaitangiYou're a confident leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering results.

You bring a mix of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and people leadership, along with a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

To thrive in this role, you will bring : Experience and Knowledge5+ years' experience in supply chain management, ideally in healthcare or community servicesProven success leading RFx processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performanceStrong background in inventory and warehouse managementExperience managing and developing high-performing teamsFamiliarity with NZ public sector procurement principles and ethical standardsSkills and CompetenciesStrategic thinking and commercial acumenStrong analytical and forecasting skillsExcellent negotiation and relationship management abilitiesProficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle)Effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholdersResilient, adaptable, and solutions-focusedCommitted to upholding Te Tiriti o WaitangiPersonal AttributesCollaborative and values-driven leadership styleHonest, ethical, and trustworthyDetail-oriented with a results-driven mindsetSkilled at building strong, respectful partnershipsConfident decision-maker with sound judgementKi te huanga - Benefits of working at Nurse MaudeAt Nurse Maude, we've been caring for our community for over 120 years.

When you join us, you're not just taking on a role — you're becoming part of a passionate, supportive team that's committed to making a difference.

We offer : A collaborative and inclusive work environmentA chance to contribute to a respected, community-focused organisationOngoing support for professional development and leadership growthWellbeing and health benefits, including staff discounts on gym memberships, massages, eye care, dentures, health insurance, and much more.Te Whakahaerenga - The OrganisationNurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.We'd love to hear from you!

Applications are now open — apply online today and take the next step in your leadership journey with a team that truly makes a difference.To access the position description, please view this role via our Nurse Maude careers website : Search Jobs - Nurse Maude .

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• and one of our team will be in touch.Reference # 21091Posted on 05 Sep 2025Closes on 05 Oct 2025 23 : 50Location(s) ChristchurchExpertise Management, OtherJob level(s) ManagementWork type(s) Permanent full-timePosition description (click link to view) Supply Chain Manager - Position Description - August 2025.pdf

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