Senior Commercial Procurement Partner

Wellington; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Résumé du poste

Wellington City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Procurement Partner to lead high-value procurement projects and provide expert commercial advice across the organisation. You will drive end-to-end procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts while aligning with social, environmental and community outcomes for Wellington.

You will work with leaders across Council to strengthen procurement capability, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx and contract

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in commercial procurement.
• Experience with complex procurement activities; infrastructure procurement advantageous.
• Qualified Tender Evaluator accreditation encouraged.
• Strong knowledge of procurement risk, contract management, strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Experience in local government, central government or similarly complex environments would be advantageous.
• A CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualification, or an equivalent qualification in law or business would also be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end procurement and commercial support across Council.
• Co-develop sourcing strategies and manage RFx processes.
• Provide trusted commercial advice and contract management support.
• Balance value, risk and broader community outcomes in procurement decisions.
• Influence and coach stakeholders to enhance procurement capability.

Connaissances

Commercial procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Influencing

Leadership

Formation

CIPS Level 5/6 qualification

NZTA Procurement Manual knowledge

Description du poste

Are you an experienced procurement professional who thrives on solving complex commercial challenges and influencing better outcomes across a large organisation? Join Wellington City Council and help shape how we procure goods, services and infrastructure that deliver value for our city and community.

As a Senior Commercial Procurement Partner within our Commercial Partnerships team, you'll provide expert commercial advice, lead high-value and high-risk procurement projects, and build strong partnerships across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring our procurement practices are strategic, robust, and aligned with best practice while delivering broader social, environmental, cultural and economic outcomes for Wellington.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

You'll work closely with leaders and stakeholders across Council to deliver end-to-end procurement and commercial support that includes stakeholder management, co-development of sourcing strategies, procurement planning, RFx management, negotiation, and contract management support.

You'll also help strengthen procurement capability across the organisation and support continuous improvement of procurement practices and policies.

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading complex and high-value procurement projects from initiation and strategy development through to contract award and execution.
• Providing trusted commercial and procurement advice to stakeholders across Council.
• Advising and supporting the business with best-practice contract and supplier relationship management.
• Driving procurement outcomes that balance value, risk, and broader community benefits.
• Influencing and coaching stakeholders to enhance procurement capability and commercial thinking.
• Supporting Council's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working effectively in a bicultural environment.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

We're looking for a commercially astute procurement professional who can build credibility quickly and confidently navigate complex stakeholder environments.

You’ll bring:

• At least five years' experience in commercial procurement.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex procurement activities. It would be advantageous if you have experience with infrastructure related procurement such as property, roading, or waste categories.

While not a mandatory requirement, candidates who hold Qualified Tender Evaluator accreditation (NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures) and/or have knowledge of the NZTA Procurement Manual are encouraged to apply.

• Strong knowledge of procurement risk, contract management, strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Experience building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience working within local government, central government or similarly complex environments would be advantageous.
• A CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualification, or an equivalent qualification in law or business would also be advantageous.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [e-mail]

Applications close 26 November 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.

Pre-employment Checks:

All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.