Category Procurement Specialist

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

Auckland Transport is on a mission to create seamless journeys across the city, enabling businesses and residents to thrive. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will work with internal business units and external suppliers to help plan, source, and manage the services, goods, and works required to deliver assets and services.

About the Role

This is a critical role in supporting the achievement of related objectives, outcomes, and key deliverables in the AT Enterprise Business Plan. You will contribute to the development and execution of procurement strategies that consider the 'whole of life cost' of the goods, services, or works being procured.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with stakeholders to develop and execute procurement category strategies and plans.
  • Support the business in delivering positive outcomes via procurement activities.
  • Meet with suppliers to support the business with effective contract and supplier relationship management.
  • Lead the business through the sourcing process to successful conclusion of a contract.
  • Counsel and mentor fellow team members and contribute towards Procurement Excellence.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in a Procurement or Commercial related role, including 2 years at a senior level.
  • Previous experience in Public Transport procurement will be highly considered, but not mandatory.
  • Previous experience in managing relationships at all levels cross-functionally, including senior leadership.
  • Tertiary degree (e.g., BCom, BEng or LLB), or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline.
  • MCIPS or other professional procurement qualification will be highly considered.
  • Previous accountability for significant spend with experience across project planning, category management, sourcing, contract, and/or supplier relationship management.


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Job Overview:As a Category Procurement Lead, you will play a critical role in driving sourcing excellence across the organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies that deliver value and improve performance.Responsibilities:Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies to achieve...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Auckland Transport's goal is to provide a transport system that creates a vibrant and connected Auckland. We aim to achieve this by delivering safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable options for all modes of transport.This role is critical in helping us achieve our goal. As a procurement expert, you will be responsible for developing and executing...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Avature Full time

    Senior Category Manager - Energy and UtilitiesGeneral InformationDate Published: 20-Mar-2025Advertising Ends: 03-Apr-2025Country: LocationRole Type: Supply Chain & LogisticsWork Type: PermanentID#: 10169Position DescriptionOur Co-operativeHere at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Auckland Transport is committed to transforming Auckland into a vibrant city that moves. Our mission is to deliver safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable transport solutions that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.We are passionate about working together to create seamless journeys across our city. Our team of professionals is dedicated to...

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Beca Corporate Holdings Limited, Full time

    Category ManagerTe whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityAs a Category Manager for Corporate Services & Assets, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and drive the procurement strategy for a critical category within our organization. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative procurement solutions that deliver value, enhance...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love.Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development.From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Auckland Transport's mission is to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, connecting its people and places. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in achieving this vision by developing and executing procurement category strategies and plans that deliver the best possible public value outcomes for AT.Job DescriptionThis...

  • Procurement Lead

    1 day ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    About Auckland TransportAuckland Transport is the largest transport agency in New Zealand. Our vision is to make Auckland the best place to live, work, and visit. We strive to achieve this by delivering a transport system that is safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable.We have a diverse range of roles within our organization, from engineers and planners...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Avature Full time

    Fonterra is committed to driving its sustainability journey and reducing its environmental footprint. As a Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will play a critical role in achieving this goal by developing and implementing strategic procurement plans for energy and utilities.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and execute category strategies that align with...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Salt Digital Recruitment Full time

    Intermediate or Senior Procurement SpecialistThis Procurement Specialist role entails performing a range of procurement management functions for equipment, products, and services and then executing the procurement strategy.Are you a specialised Procurement professional looking for the next opportunity to be part of an amazing team in the health sector?What...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand West Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Commercial / Procurement Manager to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to drive business growth and development through effective procurement and commercial management.Main Responsibilities:Develop strategic procurement plans to support the company's business...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Avature Full time

    Fonterra is committed to driving its sustainability journey and reducing its environmental footprint. As a Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will play a critical role in achieving this goal by developing and implementing strategic procurement plans for energy and utilities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering cost...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Avature Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Procurement team as a Senior Procurement Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement plans that align with our sustainability goals and decarbonisation targets.Key AccountabilitiesDevelop and execute category strategies...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement category strategies and plans. This includes delivering supplier and contract management outcomes to ensure the best possible value for money outcomes for Auckland Transport.Your key responsibilities will include:Developing and maintaining category plans with...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Healthy and Fresh Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Procurement Specialist to join our team at Healthy and Fresh. This newly created position will serve as a key bridge between suppliers and internal customers, ensuring efficient procurement processes while providing exceptional customer service support.


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time

    As the Coffee Category Specialist, you will become an expert in everything Coffee, by delivering insights to support the development of the Coffee category and our portfolio. You will work together with the Coffee Category Manager to deliver sales growth for JDE and our retail partners.In this role you will be responsible for:Continual evaluation of market...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Placemakers Full time

    **Procurement and Payments Specialist - Join Our Team!We are looking for a skilled and experienced Procurement and Payments Specialist to join our team at Placemakers. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our procurement processes, ensuring that all payments are made accurately and on time.Key Responsibilities:Source and procure goods and...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

    Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time

    As the Coffee Category Specialist, you will become an expert in everything Coffee, by delivering insights to support the development of the Coffee category and our portfolio. You will work together with the Coffee Category Manager to deliver sales growth for JDE and our retail partners.In this role you will be responsible for:Continual evaluation of market...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    About the RoleThe Auckland Council's Procurement department is seeking a Green Procurement Specialist to join their Sustainable Procurement team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement green procurement policies and proceduresConduct environmental assessments of suppliers and productsIdentify opportunities for reducing waste and emissions through...