Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Published : 02 / 10 / 2025

Job Location :

Hamilton / New Zealand

Job Type : Permanent

Work Type : Full Time

Category :

Manufacturing & Operations

About the Company :

Dairy Goat Co-operative is a manufacturer, developer, and exporter of premium, niche consumer packaged nutritional powders.

It is one of the region's leading exporters, serving international markets via its marketing partners and joint venture relationships.

The markets are located primarily in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.

At DGC, we manufacture exceptionally high-quality and well-regarded infant formulas, feeding babies and supporting families all over the world.

About the Role :

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality materials to meet business needs.

This role involves executing end-to-end procurement activities, including materials planning, supplier relationship management, price negotiations, and ensuring compliance with DGC's standards and requirements.

The Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in enabling the company to meet customer expectations and market demands through timely and cost-effective sourcing.

Day-to-day responsibilities :

Lead and support raw material and packaging procurement.

Forecasting DGC material requirements and placing orders with vendors.

Carry out inventory controls.

Managing vendor performance.

Provide operational and administrative support activities.

Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Contribute to and participate in DGC's Food Safety Programme.

What you'll bring to the role :

Tertiary qualification desirable.

Practical experience in supply-chain operations or procurement.

Knowledge of FMCG operations.

Extensive experience in the FMCG sector.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal skills and a team player.

Strategic relationship management experience.

Ability to analyse risks, anticipate challenges, and plan mitigation.

What's in it for you :

Progressive organisation.

Competitive market salary.

Discretionary annual bonus.

Employee Benefit Insurance (income protection, trauma, and health).

An equal opportunities employer.

Diverse and multicultural workforce.

To succeed in this role, you will bring 5+ years of procurement experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a strategic yet hands-on approach.

With a collaborative mindset and excellent organisational abilities, you'll be self-motivated and either tertiary qualified or equipped with extensive practical experience—ready to help shape a high-performing procurement function.

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you, so apply today or tell any friends who might be interested.

To find out more, please get in touch with Sam Martch on

• for a confidential chat.

Applications for this vacancy will close on 31 October

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About Us

Dairy Goat Co-operative is a farmer owned co-operative that is the world\'s leading manufacturer of goat milk nutritional powder products.

Located on Gallagher Drive in Hamilton, we have a large team of successful and driven employees that share the company\'s key values, consisting of integrity, co-operative spirit, focus and trust.

Here at Dairy Goat Co-operative we have a wide range of employment opportunities from blending, spray drying, can making and can filling team members to quality, production, accounting and marketing team members.

We are always willing to hear from dedicated people who are interested in joining the Dairy Goat Co-operative.

If you would like to join this diverse company, please click the link below to register your interest or apply for a vacancy.

Address : 18 Gallagher Drive, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

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