Sourcing Lead

About the company

This organisation is reshaping how large-scale procurement creates value for communities across Aotearoa. Its commercial and supply chain function works across the country, focusing on smarter public resource use through strategic category management and durable partnerships.

About the role

In this leadership position, you will direct national sourcing programmes and make sure procurement activity delivers strong value, efficiency, and sustainability. The role involves guiding and developing a capable team, building effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and introducing fresh approaches that support long-term outcomes.

What we’re looking for

You should be an experienced sourcing leader with a track record of running complex, large-scale procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings confidence in negotiation and team leadership, paired with strong commercial judgement and the ability to encourage collaboration and trust. You should be comfortable working through complexity and motivated by the chance to use sourcing as a force for positive change. You must be able to demonstrate leadership-level experience across multiple markets, geographies, and categories within large organisations, including substantial spend under management and wide-ranging people leadership.

Eligibility

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, New Zealand residents, or hold an existing valid visa that allows them to work in New Zealand.

Additional information

If you would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Daniel Percival on 027 4030801 for a confidential conversation.

References will be requested at a later stage in the process, so they should not be included on your CV when applying.

Culture

The team values inclusion, authenticity, curiosity, and diverse perspectives. They aim to create a workplace where people feel welcomed, supported, and able to bring their whole selves to work.