Supply Chain Portfolio Lead Distribution Equipment

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Are you ready to supercharge your career and make an impact At Vector investing in our people is a key focus: we provide pathways for long-term career success.

Hear what some of our people have to say.

Vector: Shaping the future. Prioritising yours

• Opportunities to move & grow - We encourage our team to take on new challenges. Developing skills through new roles or key projects helps our people advance their careers
• Tailored development plans Take charge of your growth with a targeted development plan mixing individual and team goals for personal and company-wide success
• Investment in learning & growth Well challenge you to grow in your role and offer learning opportunities that help you stay ahead in your career
• Proactive succession planning - We identify and nurture talent for key roles shaping paths to success for those with leadership potential.

The role

In this role youll take ownership of the Distribution Equipment portfolio and play a key part in shaping the sourcing strategies that keep Aucklands electricity network resilient efficient and futureready. Youll engage deeply with suppliers engineers and industry peers across New Zealand and Australia to gather insights identify risks and opportunities and translate what you learn into clear actionable strategies. Every day brings a mix of relationshipbuilding commercial analysis and longterm planning that directly influences how Vector invests in and manages critical assets.

A major drawcard of this position is its visibility and impact. As the eyes ears and voice of the portfolio youll build connections across the industry lead highvalue strategic relationships and champion innovation and best practice. Youll be at the centre of conversations about supply chain resilience portfolio development supplier performance and emerging technology shaping decisions that have genuine influence on network performance and New Zealands energy future.

Youll also support our evolution of a more proactive strategic and datadriven operating model. Your insights and engagement will help the team forecast more accurately optimise inventory manage supplier risk and strengthen Vectors ability to respond to market change.

Who are we looking for

• Someone with a good understanding of the electricity distribution industry with experience of building long term relationships with industry peers and stakeholders in New Zealand Australia and beyond
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to shape and execute longterm portfolio strategies and clearly articulate the why behind decisions
• A natural connector skilled at translating qualitative insights into meaningful data and recommendations
• An excellent communicator who can confidently advocate for Supply Chains interests building trust with diverse industry and internal stakeholder groups
• A strategic thinker comfortable working within a complex environment balancing commercial operational and regulatory considerations while staying focused on longterm value and resilience.

Why Vector

We know that great energy starts with great people and were committed to creating an environment where you can be do and achieve your best:

• Enhance your wellbeing protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package
• Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies like X The Moonshot Factory
• We value diverse perspectives which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
• Build a legacy doing work that matters were keeping the lights on across Auckland and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.

Apply now!      

Applications close by Sunday 15 February 2026; however interviews may be held sooner apply today!

Additional Information :

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every single requirement. If this role excites you we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills enthusiasm and unique perspective could be just what were looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences identities and abilities to be part of our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time