Salt’s Specialisms in Supply Chain & Procurement Management
• Supply Chain Manager
• Supply Planner
• Head of Procurement
• Procurement Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• Procurement Administrator
• Buyer
• Senior Buyer
• Contract Administrator
• Purchasing Manager
• Purchasing Specialist
• Purchasing Administrator
• Demand Planner
Latest salary trends in the Supply Chain & Procurement Management job sector
Supply Chain Manager
NZ$100,000 - NZ$200,000
Supply Planner
NZ$65,000 - NZ$95,000
Head of Procurement
NZ$170,000 - NZ$300,000
Procurement Manager
NZ$120,000 - NZ$200,000
Procurement Specialist
NZ$80,000 - NZ$130,000
Procurement Administrator
NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000
Buyer
NZ$60,000 - NZ$110,000
Senior Buyer
NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000
Contracts Administrator
NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000
Purchasing Manager
NZ$90,000 - NZ$130,000
Purchasing Specialist
NZ$65,000 - NZ$85,000
Purchasing Assistant
NZ$60,000 - NZ$75,000
Demand Planner
NZ$90,000 - NZ$130,000
Demand Vs Offer
Supply Chain and Procurement Management professionals are in high in demand as companies continue to invest in these business sectors. One of the major benefits for anyone looking at a career in this area is the huge variety it offers, from different sectors to the type of role on offer.
Locations
• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Wellington
Popular Industries
Nearly every sector from finance to manufacturing, retail and construction will have a Supply Chain and Operations team.
Recent Changes
The latest research show Supply Chain is moving at a much faster pace compared to a few years ago. With modern technologies, new opportunities and new challenges candidates need to keep on top of the in demand skills. There has been a trend in companies demonstrating their ethical purchasing and corporate responsibility, so Supply Chain professions need to more aware of where the products are from, and how they are produced and not just how the product gets to us.
Future Prospects
The importance of Supply Chain and Procurement Management has grown significantly. In any industry goods need to be procured, stored and dispatched and therefore efficient and effective management of all these business functions is critical in business. Someone equipped with comprehensive and integrated knowledge of logistics is a strong candidate in the job market.
Employers’ Requirements
Depending on the exact field that you are working in different requirements are demanded by employers. Most Supply Chain and Procurement Management jobs require excellent communication skills, logical thinking, analytical skills, and excellent numeracy.
CV Requirements
There are four key components which should not miss on any Supply Chain and Procurement Management CV: experience, content, delivery, and presentation. More precisely, the hard facts about your life (e.g. educational background, work experiences, etc.) are crucial for your CV.
Interview Preparation
Interviews for Supply Chain and Procurement Management jobs usually involve several steps. In the first step, hiring managers tend to have a behavioural interview with jobseekers. If that goes well, you may be invited for further interviews with key decision makers and asked to complete cognitive and personality testing.
People with a desire to understand patterns and trends within data are particularly employable. Simulation, modelling, forecasting, problem solving, and negotiation skills are extremely useful, as is the ability to think on your feet when under pressure. Being able to respond to new situations in a calm and considered way is also important when preparing to interview for a Supply Chain and Procurement Management role.
Successful candidates need to be able to understand the increasingly complex technical aspects of Supply Chains and be able to communicate these to non-technical colleagues and customers in a clear and succinct way.
Additionally, language skills may be an advantage when working in global networks.
Educational Requirements
Supply Chain and Procurement Management jobs are open to all graduates, although you'll find that more employers are seeking graduates with a specific degree in logistics, transport or Supply Chain Management.
With the demand for more highly skilled candidates rising, there are a variety of related postgraduate courses on offer.
Looking for Supply Chain & Procurement Management jobs? Check out our current opportunities on our job page.
