Procurement Partner

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BNZ seeks a Procurement Partner to shape technology category strategy in a collaborative, regulated environment. This Auckland or Wellington hybrid role requires three days in the office with two flexible days, anchor days Tuesday plus one of Monday or Friday. You should have five or more years as a category manager negotiating high value technology contracts, proven RFP leadership, and strong stakeholder relationships while complying with Banking Standard BS11. Expect large scale market engagements and clear cost savings over the next 6 to 12 months. To apply, tailor your CV to tech procurement with concrete savings and negotiation wins, and show resilience and strong communication. Applications close 4 August 2026 11pm NZ time; apply early as postings may close.

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

BNZ's Procurement tīma (team) plays a critical role in identifying and negotiating third-party contracts on behalf of the bank. Outsourcing in the banking sector has seen a significant change in the past 5 years, with regulatory requirements being a key focus during and post supplier negotiations.

We're looking for experienced procurement professionals with strong attention to detail, preparing complex market engagements (e.g. RFx), the ability to negotiate complex contracts, adhere to regulated process and hold strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to join our tīma as a Procurement Partner. 

It is an Auckland or Wellington based hybrid role with three days in the office and two where you can work flexibly. Anchor days in the office are Tuesday, as well as Monday or Friday.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our Senior Manager Procurement, and they let us know the following about the tūranga (role). 

What is the tīma culture and environment like?

We are a collaborative tīma focused on being strategic partners to our internal stakeholders. We aim to deliver market leading negotiations that support our business to grow now and in the future. We do this by using a category management and technology business unit engagement model allowing you to be an expert in the area you manage. This also includes an opportunity for cross collaboration and cross skilling in other categories and business units / subject matters across the procurement tīma.

What projects / mahi will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?

Joining our Procurement tīma, this tūranga will focus on developing and implementing strategies for key categories to support the direction of the BNZ Technology team.

This is a major area of growth for our business with several large-scale market engagements planned in the next 6 to 12 months. You will need to hit the ground running and quickly build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements. 

What specific skills are required to be successful?

We're looking for experienced technology procurement professionals who have the ability to engage easily with a range of stakeholders and influence outcomes collaboratively. You'll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a category manager (or equivalent) negotiating high value third party contracts or similar tūranga (ideally within a complex environment).
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial sector (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to establish and implement category strategies.
• Work in a highly regulated industry and comply with internal regulatory processes and procedures including government legislations under Banking Standard (BS) 11.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering market engagement (for example, RFP's).
• Identify and deliver benefits by way of cost savings, cost avoidance and productivity improvements through strategic negotiations and delivery of category management.
• Skilled in sourcing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Ability to self-manage, meet deadlines and prioritise your workload.
• Experience in a corporate environment working on large scale projects and negotiations. 
• Effectively manage key procurement portfolios within an organisation.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this tūranga? 

• Ability to mahi in a highly regulated environment.
• High level of resilience with the ability to prioritise work under pressure.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Acumen in sourcing and knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and procurement practices.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications close Tuesday 4 August at 11pm.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received therefore may close advertising early and not receive applications once closed.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.