Are you a proven leader ready to drive procurement transformation at a senior level? This high-profile role, reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy from scratch, lead three key teams, and implement best-in-class frameworks. As the Director Procurement Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing procurement policies, and processes to enhance commercial best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement transformation and refresh outdated policies
• Implement a contract management framework and procurement pipeline.
• Drive change management and stakeholder alignment at senior levels.
• Oversee five direct reports, including future team leads (once sign-off is complete).
• Establish foundational procurement processes—there is currently no secondary system in place.

What my client is looking for:

• Senior procurement leader with a strong track record in transformation.
• Change agent who understands how to implement change effectively.
• Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and best practices.
• Proven ability to build and lift team capability.

This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement at a strategic level—apply now or call Serena Daysh on 022 184 2126 or email your resume to serena.daysh@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +64 4 471 9700.