Strategic Vendor Management Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Webuild S.p.A.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a proactive Vendor Management Specialist to support delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.

You will manage supplier performance, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure the supply chain operates efficiently, compliantly, and in line with project objectives. Reporting to the Procurement Subcontracts Manager, you will work with procurement, commercial and delivery teams to ensure suppliers meet contractual

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8+ years' experience in vendor management, procurement, or contract administration.
• Experience working within large-scale or complex project environments (PPP experience advantageous).
• Understanding of contract management, supplier performance metrics, and risk management.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP) and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across multiple subcontract and supply packages.
• Monitor vendor performance against KPIs, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks, issues, and performance gaps.
• Support onboarding and mobilisation of new suppliers.
• Collaborate with procurement teams during sourcing, evaluation, and contract award phases.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial issue management with vendors.
• Maintain vendor performance data, reporting, and documentation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between supplier delivery and project needs.
• Promote ethical procurement practices and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Procurement/Business/Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Reporting tools

Job description

Webuild S.p.A. in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a proactive Vendor Management Specialist to support delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.

You will manage supplier performance, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure the supply chain operates efficiently, compliantly, and in line with project objectives. Reporting to the Procurement Subcontracts Manager, you will work with procurement, commercial and delivery teams to ensure suppliers meet contractual