Senior Procurement Business Partner

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Onsite café with subsidized meals

Southern cross healthcare

Flexible working options

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Foodstuffs is seeking a commercially savvy procurement professional to partner across the business and deliver high-quality outcomes in non-stock procurement, with emphasis on Marketing, Professional Services and Technology.

You'll manage multiple projects from renewals to full RFX processes, drive supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. This hands-on, delivery-focused role suits someone who thrives in a tight-knit team and values robust problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement across Marketing, Professional Services and Technology.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze spend and drive value.
• Proven capability in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-stock procurement projects to drive contestability and value.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to achieve best outcomes.
• Oversee RFPs/RFXs, compare proposals, and handle renewals including deals over $3M.
• Build supplier relationships and drive robust commercial outcomes.
• Perform spend analysis and translate insights into solutions.
• Draft agreements and statements of work and ensure procurement processes are followed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Procurement

RFX/RFP management

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we're cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

In this role, you'll partner across the business to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes covering non-stock procurement, with a strong emphasis on Marketing, Professional Services and Technology procurement. This is a true stakeholder engagement role where you'll hit the ground running, maintain momentum across priority categories, and support the business through a steady pipeline of procurement activity.

You'll manage a range of concurrent projects at varying stages, from simple renewals to full RFX processes, requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, contract negotiation, and contract drafting. This role is hands-on, delivery-focused, and perfect for someone who can integrate into a tight-knit team and has a passion for delivering great results.

The culture is supportive, family-first & social. This team value collaboration, open conversation and robust problem-solving sessions!

What you'll be doing:

• Leading non-stock procurement projects that drive contestability and commercial value, primarily in the Customer business unit but utilizing capacity in other areas of the business when available.
• Managing and influencing both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to get the best outcomes for the business.
• Managing RFPs/RFXs, commercial testing of proposals, and handling contract renewals - including agreements valued over $3M
• Building effective supplier relationships and driving robust commercial outcomes
• Completing spend analysis and using commercial insights to recommend optimal solutions
• Drafting agreements, SoWs, and ensuring procurement processes are followed and closed out appropriately

About you:

This role requires a commercially savvy and analytical procurement professional with strong experience across indirect procurement.

You will be adept at navigating complex agreements, negotiating strategically, and building strong stakeholder relationships through clear and effective communication. Curious and proactive by nature, you will be comfortable managing changing workloads and operating proactively.

Experience in IT procurement is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Free carparking - we've got over 1,000 carparks including EV plugs
• Onsite café with subsidized meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores
• Southern cross healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, lots of fun on site activities
• Inhouse learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes).

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We're proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behavior, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau.

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