Hybrid Indirect Procurement Strategist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage indirect categories in a hybrid Queenstown role. You will source, negotiate, and contract IT, marketing, facilities, and professional services, driving value and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong spend analytics, and experience with ERP/e-procurement tools. You’ll collaborate with IT, HR, Marketing and Operations to align supplier strategies with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience with indirect categories.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management for indirect spend.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and e-procurement tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including RFI/RFP management.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk assessments for indirect suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, consolidation, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Marketing, Operations) to align needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulations.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
• Stay informed about market trends and best practices in indirect procurement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in SCM/Business/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

E-procurement tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage indirect categories in a hybrid Queenstown role. You will source, negotiate, and contract IT, marketing, facilities, and professional services, driving value and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong spend analytics, and experience with ERP/e-procurement tools. You’ll collaborate with IT, HR, Marketing and Operations to align supplier strategies with business goals.