Strategic Procurement Lead for Infrastructure Projects

ACCIONA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

ACCIONA in New Zealand is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement and subcontractor engagement for the Northland Corridor project. Based in Auckland, you will steer strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier prequalification, and contract awards while ensuring value, risk management and governance compliance across multi-category procurement.

You will build strong supplier relationships, collaborate with operations and commercial teams to forecast demand, monitor performance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute procurement strategies across multiple categories.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business continuity and long-term value.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and commercial teams to forecast demand and understand procurement requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities align with governance frameworks, risk controls, and compliance obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular reviews and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and reporting.
• Provide commercial insights to support budgeting and cost forecasting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Continuous improvement

Job description

ACCIONA in New Zealand is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement and subcontractor engagement for the Northland Corridor project. Based in Auckland, you will steer strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier prequalification, and contract awards while ensuring value, risk management and governance compliance across multi-category procurement.

You will build strong supplier relationships, collaborate with operations and commercial teams to forecast demand, monitor performance, and