Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description : SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Open to International candidates As Senior Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of establishing a centralised procurement function within the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to develop strategies that align with business goals while meeting stringent regulatory standards. You will be responsible for creating detailed project plans that map out every step required for successful implementation—from initial strategy development through process documentation and technology enablement. By consolidating contracts into a single repository and introducing standardised templates for all key documents, you will streamline operations while enhancing transparency. Develop a comprehensive procurement strategy tailored to the organisation’s needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Create detailed implementation roadmaps with clear timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and budget considerations to guide the establishment of the procurement function. Design robust governance structures and frameworks that support audit readiness, policy compliance, risk assessment, performance metrics, and executive reporting. Establish end-to-end procurement processes covering requisition through payment, including standard operating procedures, process maps, workflow documentation, vendor onboarding/offboarding, and contract lifecycle management. What you bring: To excel as Senior Procurement Manager in this transformative role, you will bring extensive experience gained over at least ten years within procurement or related disciplines. Your background should include hands-on involvement in setting up new functions or delivering large-scale process improvements—demonstrating both vision and practical know-how. In-depth understanding of procurement best practices combined with strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements relevant to financial services or similar sectors. Proven track record managing audit requirements and developing governance frameworks that support risk mitigation and policy adherence. Advanced proficiency in evaluating procurement technologies; experience preparing business cases for system selection and supporting initial setup phases.

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