Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist at Westpac New Zealand

Be part of a team that is focused on delivering sustainable partnerships, both internally and externally, to support Westpac’s success. This is a fixed-term opportunity until end of September 2026 based in either Auckland or Wellington.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Lead – Professional Services, you will be responsible for supporting commercial and procurement activities across our Professional Services portfolio, including digital, learning and development and broader corporate services.

You’ll help drive improvements in procurement processes, support business stakeholders and work closely with suppliers to reduce cost, enhance sustainability and maximise value.

You will look after lower value sourcing activity within the Professional Services category, ensuring all procurement activity aligns with Westpac’s end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing through to contract execution. You’ll also ensure compliance with regulatory and Westpac Group requirements, escalating risks where appropriate.

Strong relationship‑building will be essential, as you’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver outcomes efficiently and effectively. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team with a fantastic culture where development and growth are genuinely encouraged.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Experience in corporate or ICT procurement, ideally within a financial services or similarly regulated environment
• Strong contract management and negotiation capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Key skills/competency

• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Supplier Management
• Risk Escalation
• Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Financial Services