Procurement Business Partner

Role overview

The Materials and Management Department is hiring a Procurement Business Partner to support purchasing operations at the Pacific Area Office in Auckland. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Area Purchasing Manager.

The position contributes to the Church’s mission by handling purchasing activity for an assigned area. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to source products and services, negotiate agreements, and secure the best overall value while upholding strong ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned purchase requests from sourcing through to delivery, including price comparisons and vendor assessments.
• Work out pricing and contract terms, then complete the required procurement paperwork.
• Support internal requesters with specialist and technical procurement guidance.
• Build productive relationships with suppliers and partners to support strong performance and service quality.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Practical knowledge of purchasing and sourcing methods, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Strong negotiation ability focused on achieving the best possible value.
• A service-oriented approach and the ability to develop effective working relationships with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Professional conduct, integrity, and good judgement aligned with Church values.
• Comfort with learning new systems and technologies quickly.
• Willingness and ability to travel within New Zealand and internationally for up to 2 weeks when needed.
• Proof of legal eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• A police background check may be required.

Additional information

This is a regular employee position. The job is identified as 375781 and falls under the AO - Administration/Operations category. It is based at 11 Huron Street, Auckland, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand. The posting indicated a closing time of 07/08/2026 at 05:00 AM, and noted that the role may close earlier without notice.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The employer notes that it seeks teams reflecting the varied perspectives, life experiences, and backgrounds of its global membership.