Procurement, Logistics & Expediting Officer (2 year fixed term)

Join our Waihi North Project team, who are currently working on the development of a new gold mine which is currently going through the government's fast track consenting process. This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement, logistics, and expediting functions for project-related goods and services. The emphasis is on ensuring timely delivery, cost effectiveness, compliance with company policies, and alignment with project schedules.

Key responsibilities:

• Sourcing and evaluating suppliers, preparing and issuing tender documentation, requests for quotation (RFQs) negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders for equipment, materials, and services.
• Arranging for the commercial and technical evaluation of bids and ensuring that purchase orders comply with appropriate specifications and other compliance criteria.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Assisting with the registration of new sources of supply, including vendor visits where appropriate.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with vendors.
• Coordinate transport and shipping of project materials, equipment, and consumables.
• Arrange import/export documentation, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.
• Track vendor production and delivery schedules against project timelines.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays and mitigate risks to project schedules.
• Expediting orders and controlling logistics to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services to the project site.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define material and service requirements.