Procurement Specialist & Master Scheduler

Jaychem Industries Ltd is a family owned and run contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and healthcare products. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist & Master Scheduler to join our Supply Chain & Operations team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover through to approximately April 2028.

This is a pivotal role that ensures materials are available when needed, supplier relationships are effectively managed, and production schedules are executed to deliver outstanding service to our customers.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work closely with Operations, Quality, Warehouse, Technical and Customer Account Management teams to coordinate procurement activities and production planning across our manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include

• Procurement of raw materials, packaging and inventory requirements
• Supplier sourcing, evaluation and relationship management
• Monitoring supplier performance and service levels
• Managing inventory levels and material availability
• Generating purchase orders and coordinating supplier deliveries
• Developing and maintaining production schedules
• Facilitating Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities
• Monitoring production plans and proactively managing scheduling risks
• Maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy within Dynamics AX
• Supporting stock availability enquiries and inventory planning
• Preparing reports and performance metrics to support decision-making
• About you

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Previous experience in procurement, supply planning, materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain coordination
• Experience within manufacturing environments, preferably pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, FMCG, cosmetic or other regulated industries
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics AX experience highly desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Why join Jaychem?
• Be part of a successful and growing New Zealand manufacturer
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain exposure across procurement, planning and manufacturing operations
• Fixed-term opportunity offering variety, responsibility and impact
• Apply now
• If you are an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys balancing procurement, planning and stakeholder management, we'd love to hear from you.