Procurement Manager

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced procurement manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier partnerships across Smith and Smith, Laser and Exceed.

You will lead development of procurement and supplier relationships, management frameworks, oversee contract management and negotiations and work closely with business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with organisational objectives. The role also has responsibility for supporting property, facilities and fleet-related procurement processes across the group.

We’re looking for a courageous, purposeful leader who thrives in complexity, inspires though values, and nurtures a culture where people perform at their best. You’ll create a workplace that your people describe as a “great place to work”, while driving change and delivering outcomes that support both operational excellence and long-term business success.

Location: NZ Support Office (1 Carmont Place, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060).

Hours: 30 hours Monday – Friday

Fixed Term: 12 months

What we’re looking for:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in procurement or commercial leadership role.
• Strong leadership and influencing stakeholder capabilities and experience.
• Strategic thinker – able to think creatively, analyse complex data, and deliver innovative, commercially sound solutions.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a proven ability to deliver value through supplier management, cost optimization and contract negotiations.
• Develop and present business initiatives with sound economic basis.
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, including contract development, negotiations and performance management.
• Have a clear understanding of SME business drivers, issues and needs.
• Exposure to franchise operations advantageous.
• Skilled communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication, capable of simplifying complex issues.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills – across internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proven ability to coach, influence and embed procurement best practice with the business.
• Energetic, motivated and self-starting individual with a passion for achieving outstanding results and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with a strong network and innate customer-first mindset.
• Experience working within a governance framework and ensuring procurement compliance is advantageous.
• Degree qualified or equivalent tertiary qualification preferred.

What we offer: 

• Global opportunities – As part of the Belron® group, you’ll have access to career pathways not just across New Zealand, but around the world.
• Career development – We’re committed to helping you grow, with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working opportunities –Opportunity to work flexibly if mutually agreed.

About us – Belron New Zealand (Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed) 

Belron® is the world's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents, and home to 26000 employees. 

Our New Zealand operations consist of three well-respected brands in the market being Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed. Smith&Smith® is New Zealand’s leading Automotive Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement specialist; Laser is New Zealand’s leading Plumbing and Electrical brand and Exceed is a leader in repairing door and window hardware. 

At Belron New Zealand, you’ll be joining a whānau where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We also take our role in society seriously and are proud to have been awarded a Gold 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – putting us in the top 5% of global companies for social, environmental, and ethical performance. 

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