Procurement Manager

Talent Propeller Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits & salary

Career growth

People-first culture

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement across major projects and regional locations. You will drive supplier performance, governance, and commercial value, reporting to the General Manager, Major Projects.

This role offers scope to influence decisions, build high-value partnerships, and elevate procurement excellence across a growing multi-regional organisation. Join a design, construct and maintain leader with a strong focus on risk management, supplier

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement functions in engineering, construction, infrastructure or heavy industry.
• Experience running procurement as a centralised function.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated cost savings and business-value improvements.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to build relationships with operational, project, commercial and executive stakeholders.
• Experience in project-based, engineering or industrial environments is valued.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Governance - Develop procurement strategies, maintain standards, and ensure compliance.
• Supplier Management - Build strategic partnerships, negotiate high-value contracts and framework agreements, and drive performance.
• Commercial Performance - Deliver value through cost optimisation, market analysis, risk mitigation and project support.
• People Leadership - Develop team capability while driving performance and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement - Improve procurement processes and systems for efficiency and consistency.
• Stakeholder Management - Partner with leaders to support commercial and operational success.
• Health, Safety & Environment - Champion HSE compliance and a safe workplace.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Centralised procurement

Contract negotiations

Procurement strategies

Cost savings

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Industry experience

Communication

NZ work entitlement

Job description

DIALOG Fitzroy is a \"design, construct and maintain\" company with offices throughout New Zealand and Australia. In over sixty-five years, DIALOG Fitzroy has established a reputation as a leading provider of professional construction-led engineering, mechanical trade and fabrication, as well as industrial coatings and scaffolding to a diverse range of customers.

We're looking for a strategic and commercially savvy Procurement Manager to lead procurement across our Major Projects Regional business. Reporting to the General Manager, Major Projects, you'll lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and procurement governance across a portfolio of major capital and regional locations.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence key decisions, build high-value partnerships, and elevate procurement excellence across a growing multi-regional organisation. Drive supply chain resilience and continuity through proactive supplier engagement and risk management.

About the Role

• Procurement Strategy & Governance - Develop procurement strategies, maintain standards, and ensure compliance.


• Supplier Management - Build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate high-value contracts and framework agreements, and drive supplier performance through robust vendor management practices.


• Commercial Performance - Deliver commercial value through cost optimisation, market analysis, risk mitigation, and procurement support for project execution.


• People Leadership - Develop team capability while driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes and systems, increasing efficiency and consistency, and implementing best-practice approaches.


• Stakeholder Management - Partner with business leaders, provide procurement expertise, and build strong stakeholder relationships to support commercial and operational success.


• Health, Safety & Environment - Champion HSE performance, ensure compliance, and promote a safe workplace.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience leading procurement functions within engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.


• Experience in running procurement as a centralised function.


• Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation and supplier management expertise.


• Experience developing procurement strategies and governance frameworks.


• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and business value improvements.


• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.


• Ability to build effective relationships across operational, project, commercial, and executive stakeholders.


• Experience working within project-based, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or industrial environments is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.


• Current legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

• Diverse projects & industries - Work across a broad range of industries and multidisciplinary projects, providing variety and opportunities to broaden your experience.


• Career growth - Benefit from ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, mentoring, and industry-recognised training.


• People-first culture - Join a collaborative, people-focused organisation that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth.


• Competitive benefits & salary -Receive a competitive salary package commensurate with your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.