Procurement Business Partner

Hato Hone St John; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office locations Auckland/Christchurch

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in New Zealand is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to build trusted relationships across the organisation and translate business needs into practical procurement solutions.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing across diverse categories, manage risk, deliver commercial value, and embed best-practice procurement in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment.

Hybrid role based in Auckland, Christchurch, or Hamilton with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or end-to-end procurement.
• Independent leadership of procurement activities and sourcing projects.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptable, curious and committed to continuous learning.
• Resilient and confident; able to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across the organisation, becoming a trusted advisor.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives across categories.
• Identify opportunities that generate measurable savings or value.
• Partner with stakeholders to maximise value and challenge thinking.
• Drive implementation of procurement best practice.
• Use spend insights and data-driven analysis to support decisions.
• Champion a value-focused approach to procurement and sustainability.
• Support contract and supplier management activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial principles

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Change management

Team collaboration

Job description

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

Job Description

As a Procurement Business Partner, you'll build trusted relationships across the organisation and act as a key link between procurement and the business. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll take the time to understand their objectives, translate business needs into practical procurement solutions, and lead sourcing activities that deliver commercial value, manage risk, and support organisational outcomes. You'll play an important role in embedding best-practice procurement while helping teams achieve their goals in a fast paced and operationally critical environment.

In this role, you will:

Build strong relationships across the organisation, becoming a trusted advisor who helps teams make informed commercial decisions and achieve their objectives.

Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives across a diverse range of categories, balancing commercial outcomes, risk management, and organisational priorities.

Identify and deliver commercial opportunities that generate measurable savings, cost avoidance, service improvements, or broader business value.

Partner closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenge thinking constructively, and identify opportunities to maximise value.

Drive the implementation of procurement best practice and contribute to the successful delivery of our Procurement Strategy.

Use spend insights, market intelligence, and data-driven analysis to uncover opportunities and support robust decision-making.

Champion a value-focused approach to procurement that improves efficiency, strengthens supplier outcomes, and supports organisational sustainability goals.

Support contract and supplier management activities to ensure suppliers deliver against expectations and organisational objectives.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

Proven experience in strategic sourcing or end-to-end procurement, with a strong understanding of commercial principles and value delivery.

Demonstrated experience independently leading procurement activities and sourcing projects, including engaging stakeholders, managing procurement processes, and delivering commercial outcomes.

Enjoys building trusted relationships and partnering with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Adaptable, curious, and committed to continuous learning. We value capability, mindset and drive

Resilient and confident, with the ability to respectfully challenge thinking, influence decisions, and support stakeholders through change.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify opportunities, and support evidence-based decision-making.

A pragmatic team player who can balance process, risk, and commercial outcomes.

Motivated by purpose and values working for an organisation that makes a genuine difference to the communities we serve.

This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who can confidently lead procurement activity from planning through to contract award, build strong stakeholder relationships, and deliver meaningful commercial value in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment. While you'll need the experience to operate independently, you'll also have the opportunity to continue growing your procurement capability within a supportive and purpose-driven team.

Additional Information

You’ll be part of a nationwide organisation with a diverse operational footprint, offering exposure to a breadth of stakeholders and challenges that will stretch and develop your procurement capability.

At Hato Hone St John we offer meaningful flexibility with a hybrid working environment, supportive leadership and an engaged, collaborative culture. The role can be based from our offices in Auckland, Christchurch or Hamilton.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.