Purchasing Team Leader

Join a Global Leader in Commercial Mowing Innovation.

Trimax Mowing Systems is a rapidly growing, globally recognised leader in commercial mowing equipment. For over 40 years, we’ve proudly designed, manufactured, and distributed world-class mowing systems built on innovation, reliability, and exceptional performance. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, and the USA, our commitment to excellence and a customer-first approach have made Trimax a trusted name worldwide.

Our Culture:

At Trimax, our culture is the foundation of our success, defined by:

Focus on Customer Success: Our growth is based on mutual success. When our customers succeed, we succeed.

One Team: We cultivate a diverse global team who win and lose together.

Be Curious and Humble: We are open minded and low ego.

Committed to Safety: We safeguard the well-being of our team, our customers, and the public.

Be Bold & Take Action: We are hungry for success, move quickly and we are not afraid to make mistakes.

Find a Better Way: A culture of innovation and continuous improvement in product, process and ourselves.

As we continue to grow our capabilities, we are seeking a bright and motivated Purchaser to join our NZ Operations team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of our purchasing function and further develop your career. We’re looking for an experienced Purchaser who is ready for their next challenge and committed to ensuring our customers experience the same Trimax quality behind the scenes as they do in the field.

Your Role

As Purchasing Team Leader, you will take ownership of supplier data management, ordering, and expediting components from a selected group of regional suppliers supporting our NZ manufacturing plant.

This role will be responsible for stock level management, forecasting, supplier engagement, and analysis of freight costs and customer demand. You will play a key role in ensuring material availability aligns with production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

A solid understanding of manufacturing and how purchasing integrates into the wider supply chain will be essential. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge that comes with supporting a growing operation. Working with a strong national supplier base, you will build and maintain effective relationships, ensuring suppliers have accurate information and forecasts to consistently deliver the required service levels and quality standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have proven purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment

Demonstrate strong negotiation skills and experience planning the procurement of components and raw materials

Be competent using ERP systems (experience with Dynamics 365 F&O is advantageous) and confident managing supplier data

Be a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced office environment

Take a proactive, hands-on approach and enjoy driving outcomes

Have strong systems capability and excellent attention to detail

A genuine interest in Purchasing and logistics

A positive, can-do attitude

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with business systems

Excellent organisational and time management skills

A high level of attention to detail

The ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

Why Trimax

At Trimax, we don’t just build mowers, we build lasting partnerships and pride ourselves on engineering excellence. You’ll be joining a dynamic, supportive, global team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are encouraged.

This is a full-time role based in our Tauranga office, with opportunities to work closely with and array of teams to make a visible impact on our business.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your C.V. and a cover letter explaining why you’d be great for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For an informal chat regarding the role call Brett on 021 466 265 or alternatively, please apply via the link

ALL applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand