Procurement Manager NZ

ISS Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in New Zealand. You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, lead category planning, and engage with suppliers regularly to drive cost savings and value for a large, sophisticated client.

The role includes tender support, cross-functional collaboration, and a mix of office-based and flexible hybrid work arrangements. With 3–5 years of procurement experience and advanced Excel and analytical capabilities, you will influence

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience driving cost savings.
• Experience with end-to-end procurement activities and category plans.
• Familiarity with tender processes and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities with key stakeholder input.
• Compile analytical data to inform project savings strategies.
• Execute tenders and negotiate designated products/services to deliver savings.
• Own development and delivery of Category Plans including savings targets and supplier consolidation.
• Support First Nations supplier engagement where applicable.
• Develop procurement strategy for large client engagements.
• Foster relationships with operations and suppliers to drive service excellence.
• Meet with suppliers to discuss performance against ISS criteria.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cost savings

Advanced analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Verbal & numeric reasoning

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in business

CIPS qualification or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Procurement Manager is part of a dynamic team that works seamlessly with all parts of the business and is willing to challenge the status quo, offer solutions and build better foundations for business growth.

The role is responsible for managing procurement activities, support delivery of Category Plan, engaging with suppliers regularly, operational engagement and commercial tender support.

The Position:

• Managed procurement activities 'end to end' with key stakeholder management to ensure successful implementation of a projects
• Compile analytical data and solutions to inform potential project saving strategies
• Execute the tendering and negotiation of designated products & services in a timely manner to deliver savings
• Overall ownership for the development and delivery of the Category Plan - including targets for savings targets, supplier consolidation, decarbonisation, payment term improvement
• Work with Procurement Manager First Nations to support growing our supplier base and spend with First Nations companies
• For a large, sophisticated client, help develop and drive completion of their Procurement Strategy
• Foster good relationships with operational representatives and support operational requirements
• Meet with supplier to discuss performance to ISS's criteria to drive service excellence and continuous improvement across the portfolio
• Support commercial tenders and transitions as required
• Values based positive company culture, with a caring and energetic team
• Flexible work arrangement - 2 days per week WFH
• Purposeful and rewarding work, with competitive salary
• Access to staff discounts with wide range of companies
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Internal opportunities within our global organisation
• Commercial procurement experience working in a matrix organisation
• Leading projects or transitions with large matrix cross functional teams
• Implemented an end-to-end Food & Beverage category from idea inception to award and supplier transition
• 3 to 5 years' experience using procurement methodologies to drive cost savings
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced analytical skills, strong verbal and numeric reasoning
• Ability to effectively dissect information and identify key issues and opportunities
• Effectively prioritises and meets deadlines
• Able to deal with multiple issues, pressures and deadlines concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high level of customer service skills
• A positive "can-do" attitude, continuously ambitious; creates, develops and takes ownership of the tasks set out
• Tertiary qualification in a business related discipline.
• CIPS qualified or working towards completion.
• Procurement experience in the Facilities Management or Building Construction industry
• Digital procurement experience with a leading P2P platform

ISS is a leading global workplace experience and facility management company. In partnership with customers, ISS drives the engagement and well-being of people, minimises the impact on the environment, and protects and maintains property.

Across Australia and New Zealand, ISS provide services within a wide range of sectors including Resources, Aviation, Healthcare, Education and Business & Industry. We are seeking value-orientated people to join our local team of 17,000 service professionals, who can help us realise our Purpose of

"Connecting People and Places to Make the World Work Better"