Procurement Specialist

OverviewKia ora!

Are you ready to shape the in-flight experience for millions of customers while driving real commercial value?

Or do you want to play a vital role in keeping our fleet flying through one of the most critical operational categories in aviation?

We're looking for two Procurement Specialists to join our high-performing Procurement team : Procurement Specialist – Travel & Inflight : managing the Beverages and Inflight Product categories that bring flavour and comfort to our customer journeys.Procurement Specialist – Operations : managing an Aviation Fuels category that literally keeps Air New Zealand in the air.This is a unique opportunity to influence the products, partnerships, and supplier relationships that bring manaakitanga to life across our network.About Air New ZealandAt Air New Zealand, our purpose is to connect New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world.With a proud reputation for culture, service, and innovation, we're consistently recognised as one of New Zealand's most attractive employers.

Behind every great journey is a team of people shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting a thriving, future-fit airline.Procurement plays a key role in connecting our purpose to real-world outcomes, influencing a spend base of approximately $3.3 billion across strategic, operational, and customer-focused categories.How You'll Make an ImpactAs a Procurement Specialist, you'll partner with passionate stakeholders and suppliers across end-to-end procurement activities to deliver tangible and sustainable commercial value and elevate customer experiences across our global network.You will : Lead procurement for assigned categoriesBuild strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partnersDesign and execute high quality procurement strategies that deliver sustainable valueNegotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure performance, compliance, and innovationDrive positive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) outcomesProactively identify and mitigate supply chain risksWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking commercially astute professionals who bring a balance of technical skill, strategic thinking, and relationship capability.You will have : A minimum 2-3yrs experience working in a dynamic commercial environmentStrong procurement skills across sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier management – or equivalent commercial skills gained in related professions such as Legal, Commercial, or FinanceProven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholdersA collaborative mindset with excellent communication and presentation skillsA results-driven approach with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExperienced in using digital tools and data to develop actionable insightsExperience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (aviation, FMCG, hospitality, or energy sectors ideal)MCIPS certification is preferred but not essential.

These roles are based at our Airport Campus near Auckland Airport.

Please note : You must hold current work eligibility for New Zealand to be considered.What We Can Offer YouAt Air New Zealand, we want our people to live their best lives — in and out of work.

You'll enjoy : Discounted flights for you and your whanau to explore the worldAccess to wellbeing tools, including our EAP programme and Wellbeing HubSouthern Cross health insurance at a discounted group rateA workplace savings scheme with up to 4% matching contributionsA learning culture that supports your growth and next career stepReady to Join Us?

Join a team that connects procurement to purpose — helping deliver the world-class experiences our customers love and the operational excellence that keeps us soaring.Apply now with a cover letter telling us which role you're applying for and how your skills and experience align.Applications close : 27th October

• At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart.

We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.Whaia te pae tawhiti kia tata.

Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."

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