Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

The Opportunity

The Procurement Lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement and subcontractor engagement process across infrastructure projects, ensuring the timely and commercial procurement of goods, services, and subcontract works. The role oversees strategic sourcing, market engagement, supplier and subcontractor prequalification, tender management, and contract award activities, while driving value, risk mitigation, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute procurement strategies across multiple categories.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business continuity and long-term value.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and commercial teams to forecast demand and understand procurement requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities align with governance frameworks, risk controls, and compliance obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular reviews and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and reporting.
• Provide commercial insights to support budgeting and cost forecasting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into procurement strategy.
• Understanding of procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to enhance processes and workflows.

The project will initially be based in Auckland and then move to an office between Warkworth and Wellsford.

We value transferable skills and encourage applications from people with varied experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage people with disability, Māori and candidates from diverse communities to apply.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.