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Company description: Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers. Job description: Kō wai mātou? Who are we? Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers. He aha te mahi? What's the role? The Purchasing Team Lead is a 12 month fixed-term contract and a global role, reporting to the Group Shared Services Manager. You'll be responsible for: Leading and governing Zespri's global purchasing processes across Direct, Indirect and Intercompany Purchase Orders. Managing the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, ensuring strong controls, compliance and process efficiency. Overseeing global purchasing card and expense management processes, including reconciliations, reporting and user support. Delivering month-end and year-end purchasing accruals, reconciliations and reporting to support accurate financial outcomes. Monitoring aged purchase orders and credit card transactions, partnering with stakeholders to drive timely resolution. Leading global training and providing subject matter expertise on purchasing systems, policies and processes. Coaching and developing a Purchasing Officer while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Purchase-to-Pay proces Ko wai koe? Who are you? With a background in purchasing, finance shared services or accounting, combined with proven leadership experience, you'll meet the following selection criteria: Experience in a purchasing, finance shared services or accounts payable environment within a corporate organisation. Proven people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and support team members. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system and confidence navigating complex processes and data. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a global environment. He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri? Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation. Competitive overall remuneration package. FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office. Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day). Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance. Group Medical Insurance benefits. Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking. Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit! Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close Friday 28 August. At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com .
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore account for 642 of the open purchasing roles on WorkMundi. If you're looking in those regions, you have real volume to work with. The US has 130 open positions. Check where your target employers are hiring before you apply.
About 59% of purchasing ads are written in English on our board. That's a useful signal: it tells you which postings to prioritize if English is your working language, but it says nothing about whether the job itself requires you to speak it. Read the full job description.
When you interview for purchasing, expect to explain how you've managed a vendor relationship that went wrong. Hiring managers want to hear a concrete example: which vendor, what broke down, and what you did to fix it or end it. They're testing whether you can handle conflict without burning bridges.
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