• Competitive remuneration + benefits
• Flexible working conditions + free parking
• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

At Farmlands, procurement is about more than managing orders – it’s about leading change, shaping strategy, and helping our co-op thrive.

As Procurement Manager, you’ll work closely with our Head of Procurement to lead key supplier partnerships and deliver innovative supply solutions. You’ll be the trusted advisor for stakeholders across the business, using your commercial and project management expertise to guide decisions, uncover opportunities, and create real value.

Your role will see you:

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects – from market analysis through to negotiation, contracts, and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand needs and influence procurement outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and supply innovation.
• Manage strategic supplier engagements to find new ways to add value.
• Play a key role in embedding procurement as a driver of performance, not just process.

This is your chance to influence procurement on a national scale and help shape the future of Farmlands.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’re a Procurement professional who thrives on influencing, problem-solving, and driving change – not just ticking boxes. With 5+ years’ experience in a large or complex organisation, you bring:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to manage procurement and commercial projects end-to-end.

• Analytical smarts (advanced Excel skills a plus) to back up your decisions.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Project management or change management experience – you know how to bring people on the journey.

• (Bonus) Membership with CIPS or a similar professional body.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

At Farmlands, you’ll join a passionate, high-performing team who care deeply about our customers and the future of NZ agriculture. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Flexible working – hybrid model

• Professional development via The Greenhouse + LinkedIn learning

• Staff discounts + shareholder discounts with our Card Partners

• Health and wellbeing benefits (EAP, flu shots, sick leave from day one)

• Day off on your birthday + ability to purchase extra leave

• Social club, pet-friendly offices, and great local amenities
  

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear how you’ll bring fresh thinking and leadership to our Procurement team.

Please note that we are considering applications as they are received. 

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.