Procurement Specialist: Infrastructure Delivery

nztagovtnz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Waka Kotahi is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of New Zealand's infrastructure programme. You will lead procurement planning, sourcing and commercial advice across a portfolio of major projects.

You will develop procurement strategies, run end-to-end sourcing for lower-complexity procurements, perform market analysis, engage suppliers and help negotiate contracts that enable strong delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge of infrastructure procurement models, market engagement approaches and direct negotiations.
• Experience supporting negotiations across infrastructure projects or programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen considering cost, risk and delivery timelines.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to understand Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for lower-complexity procurements.
• Develop fit-for-purpose procurement strategies and plans.
• Undertake market analysis and supplier engagement activities.
• Establish contracts that support strong delivery outcomes.
• Provide high-quality procurement planning and commercial advice.
• Support delivery across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

Skills

Procurement planning

Sourcing management

Market analysis

Supplier engagement

Commercial advisory

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Customer & delivery focus

Public sector procurement knowledge

Education

Relevant formal qualification

CIPS qualification or progress toward it

Job description

Waka Kotahi is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of New Zealand's infrastructure programme. You will lead procurement planning, sourcing and commercial advice across a portfolio of major projects.

You will develop procurement strategies, run end-to-end sourcing for lower-complexity procurements, perform market analysis, engage suppliers and help negotiate contracts that enable strong delivery outcomes.