Procurement Lead

Mo te turanga | About the role

Waikato Regional Council is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Procurement Lead.

The role is focused on driving the procurement strategy, ensuring :

Alignment with government policy.

Delivery of outcomes that benefit communities.

As a leadership position, the role involves :

Providing organisation-wide thought leadership.

Offering trusted guidance and proactive support across all stages of procurement.

Championing a centre-led procurement model.

Develop and implement procurement strategies, policy framework and processes.

Provide thought leadership and trusted guidance to the business across all procurement matters.

Identify and lead strategic procurement opportunities.

Strengthen internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Lead and implement a centre led procurement model.

Mo te tangata | About you

Proven expertise in strategic procurement, including the development and execution of organisations wide procurement strategies.

Skilled at identifying and implementing strategic procurement opportunities that deliver value and efficiency.

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.

Strategic mindset and critical thinking skills.

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Be highly motivated, innovative, curious and open to new ways of doing things.

Mo nga pukenga | Qualifications and experience

10 years' experience in senior procurement roles within complex organisations.

Tertiary qualification in business, economics and / or supply chain management.

MCIPS membership (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).

Mo te tima | About the team

Reporting to the Manager Business Advisory Services.

You will work within the Customer and Corporate services directorate.

The CCS directorate supports the Waikato Regional Council mission through the provision of a broad range of professional services.

Mo matou | About us

We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.

Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it.

Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.

Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.

If you'd like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.

By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.

Together, we'll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people's lives.

Mo te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 29 September 2025.

For a copy of the role description, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Please click 'apply' and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf.

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