Technology Procurement Portfolio Lead

**Req ID**: 106360
**Department**: Procurement - NZ
**Division**: Enterprise Finance
**Location**: Auckland or Wellington
Ko Mātou - About Us
Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
As the Technology Procurement Portfolio Lead within ANZ’s New Zealand Procurement function, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technology procurement strategy & execution. This role reports into the Head of Procurement New Zealand & Pacific.
ANZ operates a global operating model for procurement and in this role you will foster strong partnerships between Group Technology, the New Zealand Technology Domain, Business Domains Group Procurement to ensure alignment with business needs and objectives. Leading the Technology procurement portfolio, you will lead ANZ New Zealand’s Technology Procurement Category Management team to guide category strategy and oversee strategic sourcing initiatives that optimise spend, deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, drive innovation and supplier propositions, and strengthen our supplier relationships, to enhance business performance and value.
You’ll champion best practices in category management, strategic sourcing and contracting. Managing our pipeline of technology business requirements and enabling capacity across our Source to Contract delivery model.
Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.
**Role Location**: Auckland or Wellington
**Role Type**: Permanent, Fulltime
Ka aha tō rā e kite ai? - What will your day look like?
The Technology Procurement Portfolio Lead position is a dynamic and impactful role with a broad range of team leadership responsibilities. Some of your day-to-day activities may include the below:
Act as a trusted partner for Technology stakeholders in New Zealand, building strong relationships to align procurement activities with business priorities and outcomes
Collaborate in the development of Technology procurement category strategies, leveraging market insights and supplier analysis to optimise spend, deliver cost savings, and mitigate risk
Oversee sourcing strategy and execution for complex source-to-contract projects, ensuring compliance and value delivery
Manage and mentor a team of Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists, providing leadership and guidance to drive successful outcomes
Monitor portfolio and category performance, identifying areas for continuous improvement and mitigating risks
Collaborate with Group Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, and Technology Commercial teams, Third Party Risk Management teams to maintain strategic alignment and value-based partnerships
Ensure regulatory compliance and robust governance across all third-party contracting activities, while driving continuous improvement and innovation
This position offers flexibility and creativity—you’ll be encouraged to bring your unique perspective and flair to make the role your own.
Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring?
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
Deep knowledge of Procurement of IT services, systems, and emerging technologies, including hardware, software, cloud services, and infrastructure
Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from requirements gathering to contract negotiation, and post award activities.
Demonstrated experience in building trusted stakeholder relationships and presenting to executive forums.
Ability to optimise spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure technology services & solutions meet business needs
Team Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding high-performing procurement teams to deliver strategic outcomes
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills in a technology portfolio to influence stakeholders and drive data-informed decisions
Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance standards, within the financial services sector or regulated industry, and best practices relevant to Technology procurement.
You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.
He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? - So, why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be part of a work whānau striving towards a common purpose: shaping a world where communities thrive.
But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and community you need to take the next big step in your career.
We're a diverse community at ANZ