Strategic Procurement Leader – Education

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education seeks a Team Manager, Procurement Services in Wellington to lead a talented team of procurement professionals. You will shape sourcing approaches, manage risk, and drive value for New Zealand’s education system.

This role blends people leadership with commercial expertise in a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment. You will influence senior stakeholders, develop category strategies, and ensure best‑practice procurement outcomes across a broad portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement teams.
• Strong commercial judgment and strategic mindset.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across senior levels.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and category plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a diverse procurement portfolio.
• Lead a high‑performing procurement team and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing approaches aligned to priorities.
• Influence procurement decisions with senior stakeholders to deliver value.
• Ensure governance, probity, and best‑practice procurement outcomes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Contract management

Procurement lifecycle

Job description

The Ministry of Education seeks a Team Manager, Procurement Services in Wellington to lead a talented team of procurement professionals. You will shape sourcing approaches, manage risk, and drive value for New Zealand’s education system.

This role blends people leadership with commercial expertise in a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment. You will influence senior stakeholders, develop category strategies, and ensure best‑practice procurement outcomes across a broad portfolio.