Senior Consultant - Procurement Advisory

About Morrison Low Advisory

Morrison Low Advisory is an employee-owned management consulting firm dedicated to assisting local and central government clients across New Zealand and Australia. Our multidisciplinary senior advisors focus exclusively on the public sector, providing actionable advice to empower decision-makers. Established in 2000, our commitment to building lasting client relationships was recognized in 2025 when we were named the Best Management Consultancy Firm under $30 million in the Beatons Client Choice Awards.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a senior procurement professional experienced in New Zealand local government contexts to join our advisory team. This role involves collaborating with councils to enhance procurement, commercial, and service delivery outcomes. You will apply your practical expertise to support procurement strategy, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management within operational services and potentially capital works programmes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an accomplished procurement professional with strong commercial and local government experience. You have excellent judgment and can effectively communicate complex procurement and commercial information through clear recommendations, reports, and presentations tailored for decision-makers. Whether currently engaged in consulting or seeking to transition public sector procurement expertise into advisory work, you will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide procurement advice encompassing planning, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award processes.
• Support councils in achieving improved procurement outcomes aligned with governance, funding, and stakeholder requirements.
• Assist with procurement activities across council service areas such as transport and facilities.
• Prepare client-ready documentation and communications that simplify complex information.
• Manage multiple priorities to deliver quality outcomes within set timelines and budgets.
• Develop trusted relationships through a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in procurement or related commercial roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of local government operations, governance frameworks, funding limitations, and stakeholder expectations.
• Proven ability in drafting clear and professional procurement documentation and reporting.
• Experience or exposure to consulting, advisory, or business development activities is advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Wellbeing programs and flexible work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to public sector initiatives in New Zealand and Australia.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Morrison Low Advisory fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace, respecting individual circumstances. Recruitment agencies are not invited to apply.