Costings and Purchasing Co-ordinator

Full time entry-level role working within the NZ healthcare industryJoin a leading medical device supplierGrow your career with a Certified Great Place to Work company WHY Obex?

As part of the Bunzl Group, Obex Medical serves the needs of medical professionals through the supply of minimally invasive, consumable, and implantable devices enabling the delivery of the best diagnosis and therapy for patients.

Obex is a recognised industry leader in advancing clinical education and has a high level of clinical and technical expertise, with a strong focus on meeting the changing needs of healthcare in New Zealand. We strive to be the employer of choice within our industry segment and are a certified Great Place to Work company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role supports the smooth, accurate and timely execution of purchasing and product costing processes. You’ll play a key role in maintaining data integrity across systems, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and supporting the wider Supply Chain team with practical, well‑judged analysis and day‑to‑day coordination.

This is a role for someone who is confident, organised and quick to learn, with the ability to build credibility, manage competing priorities and contribute value from day one while helping Obex deliver better clinical outcomes for NZ patients.

Core responsibilities

• Supporting product costing processes with accuracy, sound judgement and timely updates.
• Managing purchase orders, supplier communications and product and supplier data with confidence, attention to detail and clear follow‑through.
• Providing inventory analysis and reporting that supports data‑driven, practical and commercially sound decision‑making.
• Collaborating effectively across teams to support accurate inventory, strong inventory mix management and cost efficiency.
• Supporting demand planning activity and supply chain improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

What you bring

• You’ll be confident, self‑assured and highly organised, with a can‑do approach and the ability to work productively and independently quickly.
• You’ll be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, managing expectations clearly and responding effectively to requests.
• You will bring strong analytical thinking, sound judgement and the resilience to stay focused and practical in a busy, changing environment.
• We are looking for:
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with sound judgement and the ability to make practical, well‑reasoned decisions.
• Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build credibility quickly.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to balance accuracy, quality and practicality.A quick learner who is adaptable, resilient, and able to become productive with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, Netstock, MYOB Exo, and working with quality systems or documented processes is desirable.
• Exposure to purchasing, costing or supply chain is desirable; experience in the healthcare or medical device industry would be an advantage.WE WELCOME ALLAt Obex, we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment.
• We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
• We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.
• APPLYAt Obex, we believe that when you join our team, your potential is limitless.
• If this opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.
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