Strategic Procurement Lead – Local Government

Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Influencing

Leadership

Education

CIPS Level 5/6 qualification

NZTA Procurement Manual knowledge

Job description

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