Procurement and supply chain recruitment in New Zealand
Find talent to drive your procurement and supply chain
New Zealand’s supply chain and procurement sector is vital to maintaining the smooth flow of goods and services, optimising efficiency and supporting economic growth. This sector requires skilled leaders who can manage the entire supply change process – from demand forecasting and procurement to purchasing, warehouse and logistics – while building solid relationships and driving sustainable practices.
With our deep industry knowledge and extensive networks, we connect leading Kiwi brands with exceptional talent for executive, permanent, and contract roles in procurement and supply chain management. Our network spans a range of industries, including FMCG, logistics, energy and manufacturing.
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Procurement & Supply Chain FAQs
Supply chain and procurement professionals keep businesses moving. The right hires reduce risk, improve margins, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and customers.
What is the current demand for supply chain professionals in New Zealand?
Demand remains strong across logistics, procurement, planning, and leadership roles. Waikato recruitment for planners and procurement managers is particularly active.
Which roles are hardest to fill in supply chain?
Senior planners, procurement specialists, and logistics managers. These professionals are rarely active on job boards, making executive search essential.
How long does it take to recruit for supply chain and procurement?
On average 6–8 weeks, depending on seniority. Our process ensures operations recruitment and supply chain recruitment are managed with realistic timelines.
Why is supply chain recruitment so competitive?
The sector is small and many professionals are well established. A Hamilton recruitment agency with targeted networks is better positioned to reach these individuals.
What motivates procurement professionals to move roles?
Career progression, exposure to broader categories, and the opportunity to influence strategy. Salary matters, but long-term growth is often more important.
How do you approach passive candidates in supply chain recruitment?
We use discreet executive search to engage with professionals directly, presenting opportunities that align with their career stage.
Why choose RecruitNet for procurement and supply chain recruitment?
We are trusted by SMEs for operations recruitment, procurement recruitment, and executive search. With a strong Waikato recruitment presence, we deliver talent others cannot reach.
Can’t see your question?
Procurement and supply chain roles are complex, but finding the right talent doesn’t have to be. RecruitNet is here to answer your questions and connect you with the people who’ll keep things moving.
How RecruitNet Can Help
Whether you are hiring a planner, procurement specialist, logistics manager, or senior leader, we bring market insight, access to talent others cannot reach, and a process designed to save you time.
Type of procurement and supply chain roles we recruit for
- Warehouse Specialists/Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Sales and Operations Planning Manager
- Supply Planners/Managers
- Procurement Specialists/Manager
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The work you all put into understanding our requirements, scoping the roles, screening the applicants, and managing the process made a seemingly impossible task deceptively easy
“Brigitta and the team have done a fantastic job on the placement of our Head of Supply and Logistics, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The work you all put into understanding our requirements, scoping the roles, screening the applicants, and managing the process made a seemingly impossible task deceptively easy and in a shorter timeframe than planned. We look forward to many productive years with our new team member.”