Procurement Specialist - Auckland

Awanui Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Procurement Specialist, where your analytical skills will drive cost-saving initiatives and improve supplier relationships. This role is essential for enhancing procurement systems and operational efficiency, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa. Collaborate with various stakeholders and lead negotiations to ensure compliance and performance excellence. If you're passionate about data-driven decisions and building strong vendor partnerships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Continuous Improvement Focus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial procurement experience or 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and align with procurement strategies.
• Enhance procurement master data for accuracy and effective reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Tech One CiA

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Procurement

Permanent, Full-time

Auckland

About Us: Ka tū mātou i muri ki te hauora o Aotearoa:

We stand behind the health of Aotearoa New Zealand. Awanui’s national network of pathology laboratories provide critical diagnostic healthcare services to our communities and hospitals.

Over 25,000 New Zealanders interact with the Awanui pathology and laboratory service every day for trusted medical information. Our team of specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, phlebotomists, couriers and shared services personnel deliver a world class service that together collect, analyses and reports over 7 million patient test results annually. We detect, diagnose and treat infection, allergies, chronic diseases, cancers and countless other medical conditions.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

We are looking for an experienced and data-driven Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team in Auckland. You will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of suppliers, optimising procurement master data in Tech One CiA, and delivering cost-saving and value-adding initiatives across both direct and indirect spend.

This role is central to improving procurement systems, supplier relationships, and operational efficiency. If you’re passionate about using data to drive decisions, streamlining processes, and building strong vendor partnerships – we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Own and manage a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring alignment to procurement strategies.
• Maintain and enhance procurement master data in Tech One CiA to ensure system accuracy, reliability, and effective reporting.
• Execute cost-saving initiatives with a focus on total cost of ownership and operational efficiencies.
• Measure supplier performance against KPIs and lead ongoing improvement discussions.
• Champion supplier relationship management (SRM), including issue resolution and contract compliance.
• Lead negotiations on contract reviews with prior endorsement from National Procurement Manager.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support planning, finance, quality, and operational teams.
• Provide reporting and insights to inform strategic decisions and recommendations.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have tertiary qualification, and 4+ years’ of commercial procurement experience, or a minimum of 7 years working experience with clear demonstration of having gained significant on the job skills.
• Be highly analytical and adept at solving complex problems with sound commercial judgement.
• Possess strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter who can drive initiatives and build lasting relationships with suppliers.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:

Be part of a high-performing, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose. Work in a dynamic and future-focused environment that values continuous improvement. Access to professional development through our in-house Learning & Development team. And a chance to contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications close 16 May 2025.