Procurement Officer, Auckland
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Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Procurement Category Manager - ICT

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

About the Opportunity


  • In this great role, you’ll design, implement, and oversee category strategies that deliver measurable outcomes across multiple sectors. Managing key supplier relationships
  • Lead complex negotiations
  • Champion innovation that drives both efficiency and impact.


What You'll Bring


You will have a good level of experience in a similar role and be a strategic thinker with proven expertise in category management, procurement, or commercial leadership. You will be able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery and have the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.


  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate at senior levels of organisations
  • Well-developed procurement, negotiation, and contract management skills
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercise sound judgement, organisational awareness and political sensitivity


Next Steps?


To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.


For any questions give Daniel Percival a call on 027 4030801 and quote Job ID: 17697 for a confidential chat.


To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.


At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.


Tribe is a group of specialist teams. Each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Procurement
  • Category Management
  • Negotiation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Judgement
  • Communication
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

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