Procurement Specialist

**The role**
As one of our **Procurement Specialist**, you’ll take charge of procurement and sourcing functions for our contracting business. Reporting to the **Assets and Supply Chain Manager**, you'll be a key player in ensuring smooth project delivery and driving Northpower’s success and will be based either at our **Auckland or Hamilton Depot.**
- The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:_
- Manage procurement policies, supplier agreements, and cost-effective sourcing
- Negotiate contracts, monitor vendor performance, and ensure compliance
- Analyse expenditure trends and recommend cost-saving opportunities
- Identify new products and market opportunities to reduce costs
- Assist in identifying continuous improvements, streamlining workflows, enhancing our customer experiences, and improving social and environmental outcomes
- Experience in or understanding of risk management in a procurement and contract management context.

**What’s in it for you?**
Join an essential organisation where your work truly matters. Lead impactful projects, drive safety excellence, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative team. Make a real difference while contributing to your community.
- The benefits include:_
- Competitive remuneration
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

**Who we’re looking for?**
We’re seeking a dynamic professional with 5+ years of procurement experience with operational background, sharp business acumen, and a proven track record in strategic procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Your ability to collaborate effectively, maintain professionalism, and deliver high customer satisfaction sets you apart.
- Here’s what we’re after:_
- Territory qualification preferably in procurement qualification with experience in managing large tenders and contracts
- Strong relationship management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
- Experience leading collaborative procurement projects in complex and multi-stakeholder environments
- High commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive outcomes while balancing priorities
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Project, JDE, and a willingness to travel to depots, work sites, and engage with suppliers
- Be highly motivated. Innovative, curious and open to new ways of doing things, so you’ll need to think outside the box.

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

**Get in touch**

**_Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_**

**_ Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment._