Procurement Specialist

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kia ora!

Are you ready to shape the in-flight experience for millions of customers while driving real commercial value Or do you want to play a vital role in keeping our fleet flying through one of the most critical operational categories in aviation

Were looking for two Procurement Specialists to join our high-performing Procurement team:

Procurement Specialist Travel & Inflight: managing the Beverages and Inflight Product categories that bring flavour and comfort to our customer journeys.
Procurement Specialist Operations: managing an Aviation Fuels category that literally keeps Air New Zealand in the air.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the products partnerships and supplier relationships that bring manaakitanga to life across our network.

About Air New Zealand

At Air New Zealand our purpose is to connect New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world.

With a proud reputation for culture service and innovation were consistently recognised as one of New Zealands most attractive employers. Behind every great journey is a team of people shaping strategy driving performance and supporting a thriving future-fit airline.

Procurement plays a key role in connecting our purpose to real-world outcomes influencing a spend base of approximately $3.3 billion across strategic operational and customer-focused categories.

How Youll Make an Impact

As a Procurement Specialist youll partner with passionate stakeholders and suppliers across end-to-end procurement activities to deliver tangible and sustainable commercial value and elevate customer experiences across our global network.

You will:

Lead procurement for assigned categories
Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Design and execute high quality procurement strategies that deliver sustainable value
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure performance compliance and innovation
Drive positive ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) outcomes
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

What Were Looking For

Were seeking commercially astute professionals who bring a balance of technical skill strategic thinking and relationship capability.

You will have:

A minimum 2-3yrs experience working in a dynamic commercial environment
Strong procurement skills across sourcing negotiation contract management and supplier management or equivalent commercial skills gained in related professions such as Legal Commercial or Finance
Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills
A results-driven approach with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experienced in using digital tools and data to develop actionable insights
Experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments (aviation FMCG hospitality or energy sectors ideal)

MCIPS certification is preferred but not essential. These roles are based at our Airport Campus near Auckland Airport. Please note: You must hold current work eligibility for New Zealand to be considered.

What We Can Offer You

At Air New Zealand we want our people to live their best lives in and out of work. Youll enjoy:

Discounted flights for you and your whānau to explore the world
Access to wellbeing tools including our EAP programme and Wellbeing Hub
Southern Cross health insurance at a discounted group rate
A workplace savings scheme with up to 4% matching contributions
A learning culture that supports your growth and next career step

Ready to Join Us

Join a team that connects procurement to purpose helping deliver the world-class experiences our customers love and the operational excellence that keeps us soaring.

Apply now with a cover letter telling us which role youre applying for and how your skills and experience align.

Applications close: 27th October 2025

Additional Information :

At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.

Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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