Senior Procurement Specialist
This role supports a rapidly growing organisation with hospitals and rehabilitation sites nationwide and a strong pipeline of capital projects and expansions. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Property, you’ll take ownership of key parts of the procurement portfolio, bringing seniority, commercial thinking and delivery focus to the team.
What you’ll be doing
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End-to-end procurement across clinical, IT, property and corporate services
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Leading cost review and supplier optimisation programmes
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Supporting new builds, site expansions and major equipment purchases
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Owning and managing key supplier relationships
This is a hands-on, commercially driven role with real autonomy — less bureaucracy, faster decisions, and a strong focus on outcomes.
About you
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5+ years’ procurement experience
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Strong portfolio and cost optimisation experience
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Comfortable operating independently and delivering results
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Health experience beneficial but not essential
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Positive, proactive and professional with strong stakeholder skills
If you’re ready to step out of process-heavy environments and into a role where your judgement, commercial thinking and delivery actually matter, this is your opportunity. You’ll have the trust, autonomy and backing to make a real impact in a growing private healthcare organisation doing genuinely interesting work. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation on 022 184 2126
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +6444719734
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Commercial / Procurement
Industry: Property and Housing
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Wellington Central
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 8HCNNQ-D1085C98
Date posted: 6 January 2026
Consultant: Serena Daysh
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