Rocklabs is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our end-to-end supply chain function in Auckland. This is a key leadership role, bringing together planning, purchasing, inventory, freight and export to ensure materials and finished products flow reliably from supplier through production to customers around the world.

You’ll lead a team across planning, purchasing and logistics, while working closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Service to balance customer delivery, cost, inventory, quality and supply risk.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain team, setting clear priorities and driving accountability.
• Own procurement strategy, supplier relationships, sourcing, negotiations and commercial governance.
• Develop a resilient supplier base and proactively manage supply and continuity risks.
• Lead planning and inventory strategies to support production and customer requirements.
• Oversee freight, export and logistics activities, ensuring cost-effective and compliant delivery.
• Use ERP/MRP systems and supply chain data to improve visibility, performance and decision-making.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement, Lean and process optimisation opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to resolve constraints and deliver practical solutions.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a commercially minded supply chain leader who enjoys working in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment and can move comfortably between strategy and day-to-day operational challenges.

You’ll ideally have:

• 5+ years’ senior procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing, engineering or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong procurement and commercial capability, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiation and supplier management.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Strong relationship management, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience managing supply risk, cost and supplier performance.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain, business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, planning and inventory management.
• An understanding of international freight, export and customs requirements would be advantageous.

Why Rocklabs?

Join a team developing world-leading automation and laboratory technology that is making industries safer, more productive and more efficient.

At Rocklabs and Scott Technology, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence how our supply chain operates and contribute to technically challenging projects with customers around the world.

If you’re an experienced supply chain leader ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.