Procurement Manager

Infrastructure/Construction Procurement Managers

Intermediate and Senior Opportunities in Wellington, Auckland & Christchurch

Augment Resources is recruiting experienced procurement professionals across five roles within facilities management, infrastructure and construction-related procurement.

These opportunities sit within some of New Zealand's largest and most complex procurement environments, supporting the build and maintenance of critical infrastructure across the country.

We are seeking practitioners with experience across the procurement lifecycle, who can lead complex sourcing and category initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver meaningful commercial outcomes.

Depending on your experience and category expertise, you may be considered for a specific portfolio or across multiple portfolio areas.

Multiple Opportunities Available

• Intermediate permanent opportunities available for candidates with experience procuring FM/Opex, Utilities and Construction.
• Senior permanent opportunities available for candidates with experience providing procurement and commercial skills in FM/Opex, Tier-1 Contracting and Construction Services.

Introducing Augment Resources

Augment Resources provides Procurement and Supply Chain interim, permanent and consulting resources for Private Industry, the Public Sector and Defence. We support and inspire our team of practitioners to create amazing outcomes for our clients. We are an award-winning, people-first professional services firm operating in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

The Opportunity

Join a procurement and commercial function managing multi $Bn spend and with a focus on commercial excellence, procurement capability uplift, supplier optimisation and value creation.

These opportunities offer exposure to large-scale strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship initiatives within a highly visible and impactful environment. Successful candidates will help shape how critical services and infrastructure are procured and delivered across New Zealand.

Key areas of responsibility may include:

• Developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Leading complex RFx, tender and market engagement activities.
• Establishing and negotiating commercial frameworks, panel agreements and supplier contracts.
• Reviewing, renewing and modernising existing contractual arrangements.
• Strengthening supplier performance, governance and commercial accountability.
• Identifying opportunities for value creation, demand management and procurement optimisation.
• Providing trusted commercial advice to operational, facilities, infrastructure and executive stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement transformation, sustainability initiatives and capability uplift programmes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement or commercial leadership within infrastructure/construction environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex procurement programmes, market engagements and supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical capability.
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively within large, complex organisations.
• Experience delivering outcomes in challenging stakeholder environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.

Highly Regarded Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Government or public sector procurement.
• Facilities management, asset maintenance or operational expenditure categories.
• Construction, infrastructure, capital projects or physical works procurement.
• Engineering, architecture, project management or professional services procurement.
• Experience operating within large-scale transformation environments.
• Knowledge of government procurement frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and broader public value outcomes.

Why You'll Love These Opportunities

Work at Scale

Join a high-performing commercial function responsible for $Bn's in annual spend and gain exposure to some of New Zealand's most significant procurement programmes.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Support the delivery of critical services and infrastructure that directly benefit communities across New Zealand.

Be Part of Transformation

Play a key role in a major procurement and commercial transformation programme focused on innovation, capability uplift and commercial excellence.

Flexible Hybrid Working

Enjoy hybrid working arrangements with opportunities available across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as required.

Grow Your Career

Work alongside highly experienced procurement leaders within a recognised centre of excellence for sourcing, category management and commercial delivery.

Apply Now

If you are ready for the next stage of your infrastructure procurement career, click Apply below to submit your resume today.

Please note: Candidates must have full rights to work in New Zealand and be capable of passing standard background and pre-employment checks.