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Senior Procurement Lead

Senior Procurement Lead

DownerAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

Lead procurement strategy and delivery for major energy and utilities projects across New Zealand. Competitive remuneration, high-level stakeholder exposure, and career progression with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company.

The opportunity : Reporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (NZ), the Senior Procurement Lead will play a pivotal role in driving procurement strategy and execution across Downer's Energy & Utilities projects. Based in Auckland, Wiri, this role will see you working at the forefront of bids, tenders, and project mobilisations partnering with senior leaders, project teams, sub-contractors and suppliers to deliver cost-effective, innovative and sustainable solutions. You will join a high-performing, collaborative team that supports major infrastructure programs critical to communities nationwide.

What you'll do

  • Lead procurement input into bids and tenders, developing competitive sourcing strategies and vendor engagement plans.
  • Drive strategic sourcing and execution for high-value, complex packages—involving negotiation, contract drafting and award.
  • Provide cost intelligence, supply market insights and commercial innovation to support win strategies.
  • Build strong third-party supplier and subcontractor relationships while proactively managing risk, compliance, and performance.
  • Partner with senior project leadership to ensure procurement strategies align with client, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration package with flexible working arrangements.
  • Exposure to high-value, complex projects that shape New Zealand's energy and utilities landscape.
  • Career development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER.
  • Discounts through (financial, travel & wellbeing).
  • Dedicated internal mobility team focused on progression and redeployment.
  • The stability and support of a Tier 1 ASX-listed business with in-house expertise and capabilities that exceed traditional contractors.

    • What we're looking for

  • 10+ years' procurement experience within energy, utilities, or infrastructure (Tier 1 preferred).
  • Proven success supporting bids and tenders for high-value projects in the public or private sector.
  • Expertise in sourcing, negotiating and managing complex, high-risk, or long-lead packages.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
  • A proactive, ethical leader with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced project environments.

    • About Energy & Utilities

    Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

    As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

    How to apply

    Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

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  • Industries : Utilities

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