Purchasing Officer

We’re excited to be bringing three procurement opportunities to the market at Christchurch Airport.

You’ll be joining a well established procurement function with strong systems, mature processes, and a highly regarded reputation across the business. The work is varied and meaningful, the team is experienced and collaborative, and the foundations are firmly in place - creating an excellent platform to contribute, develop, and grow.

If you’re looking to build your procurement career in a values-driven, best-practice environment within a critical infrastructure organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We’re looking for a capable and proactive Purchasing Officer to join our Procurement team.

This role sits at the centre of day-to-day procurement delivery. Working across the business to ensure purchasing processes run smoothly, efficiently and in line with our standards.

You’ll support a wide range of operational and project-based activities, working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the wider Procurement and Finance teams. Alongside core purchasing responsibilities, you’ll also contribute to improving systems, processes and data quality to support better commercial outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with systems and stakeholders and is looking to build or deepen their experience in procurement and commercial operations within a complex, real-world environment.

 What you’ll be doing

• Managing purchase orders end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Supporting supplier onboarding and maintaining high-quality supplier data
• Providing practical support and guidance to business users on purchasing processes and systems
• Assisting with procurement activities, including RFQs, RFPs and contract administration
• Maintaining data integrity across procurement systems and supporting reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and user experience
• Supporting governance by ensuring purchasing activity aligns with policies and standards

About you

You’re organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with systems, data and a wide range of stakeholders.

 You’ll bring:

• Experience in purchasing, accounts payable or a similar role
• Experience using ERP or financial systems (e.g. TechOne, CI-Anywhere or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on getting things right
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience in a procurement or supply chain environment
• An understanding of procurement processes and governance
• Exposure to supplier or contract administration
• A relevant qualification in business, commerce or supply chain

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing procurement team within a complex and interesting operational environment.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of procurement and commercial activities, while contributing to how procurement is delivered across the organisation.

We offer a supportive team environment, a focus on continuous improvement, and opportunities to develop your capability over time.

Christchurch Airport also offers a competitive salary, on-site parking and a strong work/life balance.

Applications will close on Monday 27 April, but don't delay in submitting your application because we may close the advert early.