Procurement Manager- Major Projects & Programmes at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Leadership, Engineering Procurement, Construction Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Market Sounding Processes, Delivery Models, Compliance, Cost Validation, Mentoring, Team Guidance, Contract Law, Commercial Contracts, Operational Excellence

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role We’re looking for a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement for Watercare’s major projects and programmes over $100 million. This strategic role ensures best value for customers, compliance with government rules, and alignment with Watercare’s vision. You’ll influence procurement practices across capital programme delivery, driving innovation, operational excellence, and timely delivery of the Watercare Asset Management Plan. Key responsibilities include: Leading procurement for major projects and programmes over $100M Developing and implementing category strategies for engineering and construction Managing complex contract negotiations and supplier relationships Driving market sounding processes and advising on delivery models Ensuring probity, compliance, and cost validation processes Mentoring and guiding the team on complex procurement tasks Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you You’ll bring: A tertiary qualification in Engineering or Business Minimum 10 years’ experience in procurement leadership within large, complex organisations Extensive experience in engineering and construction procurement Strong knowledge of commercial contracts (CCCS, NZS3910, NZS3916, international forms) Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and analytical skills Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage multiple priorities A commitment to excellence and collaborative working Additional business/commercial qualifications (e.g., MBA) Experience in water or infrastructure industries Understanding of contract law and standard conditions Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement for major projects and programmes over $100 million. Ensure best value for customers and compliance with government rules while driving innovation and operational excellence.