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Automotive Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator - Whareroa

Job Name
Automotive Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

General Information

Date Published
29-Jul-2026
Advertising Ends
11-Aug-2026
ID#
16526
Role Type
Supply Chain & Logistics
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Taranaki

Position Description

Our Co-operative
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us
Our Fleet Services team plays a critical role in supporting Fonterra's end-to-end supply chain, maintaining a milk collection fleet of more than 500 vehicles across New Zealand. By ensuring our fleet remains safe, reliable, and compliant, we help connect our farmers to our manufacturing sites every day. Working with industry-leading processes, tools, and technology, our team is focused on delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
As our Automotive Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in keeping our fleet maintenance operation running efficiently. Based within our Whareroa Fleet Services workshop, you'll manage the purchasing of automotive parts, consumables and PPE, coordinate inventory levels, support warranty claims, and work closely with suppliers to ensure parts are available when needed. You'll be at the centre of the supply chain for our workshop, helping minimise downtime and supporting the maintenance of one of New Zealand's largest transport fleets. 

Key Responsibilities
• Purchase automotive parts, consumables and PPE in line with company procurement policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure parts availability while minimising obsolete stock.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage and distribution of parts to workshop teams.
• Lead warranty claim processes and liaise with suppliers to maximise successful recoveries.
• Monitor purchasing, inventory and payment records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support a safe, organised and efficient stores environment using 5S principles.
• Operate material handling equipment and assist with goods movement where required.             

Mōu | About You
You'll bring experience in inventory management, purchasing or stores coordination within an automotive, transport, engineering or maintenance environment. You're highly organised, comfortable working with systems and reporting tools, and enjoy building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 

Ideally you'll have:
• Experience managing inventory, parts, purchasing or stores operations.
• Strong administration and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record management capability.
• Confidence using inventory management and purchasing systems.
• Experience working in automotive, engineering, transport or MRO environments.
• An OSH Certificate and Forklift licence with endorsement would be advantageous. 

Ngā Aura | Our Values 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on 11th August 2026