Procurement Specialist - Health Sector

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, RFx processes and contract development for health sector needs across Auckland. You will work with category teams and senior stakeholders to deliver value, compliance and cost efficiencies.

You will hold a tertiary qualification, have 5+ years in sourcing or contract management, and bring outsourcing/IT category expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement or contract management.
• Strong experience managing RFx processes and contract negotiations.
• Category expertise in outsourcing/IT.
• Knowledge of government procurement frameworks and regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements through sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and RFx processes.
• Develop and negotiate high-quality contracts that support operational and strategic needs.
• Partner with category management teams to develop procurement strategies and plans.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to deliver cost savings and improved supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement activities meet government procurement frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Support initiatives that promote equity in health outcomes and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Complex environment adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a large organisation within the health sector, supporting the procurement and contracting of goods, services and works that enable the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across New Zealand.

Reporting to the Sourcing Execution Lead, you will lead sourcing activities, manage RFx processes, and develop robust contracts that deliver value, efficiency and compliance. This is a commercially significant role that works closely with category management teams, senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver strategic procurement outcomes.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring category expertise in outsourcing, and IT, with the ability to operate across complex and high-value procurement portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and RFx processes
• Develop and negotiate high-quality contracts that support operational and strategic needs
• Partner with category management teams to develop procurement strategies and plans
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to deliver cost savings and improved supplier performance
• Ensure procurement activities meet government procurement frameworks and compliance requirements
• Support initiatives that promote equity in health outcomes and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

About You

You will be an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial judgement and the ability to work in complex environments.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement or contract management
• Strong experience managing RFx processes and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated category expertise in outsourcing/IT
• Knowledge of government procurement frameworks and regulations
• Proven ability to deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements through sourcing initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience in the health sector or other large public sector organisations will be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to procurement activities that support essential healthcare services, working within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment