Senior Procurement Specialist - - 43557 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Laminex New Zealand, a proud member of the Fletcher Building Group, is your trusted partner for decorative surfaces and panel products. We offer expert knowledge, sustainable and innovative solutions, and exceptional value to our customers. Our market-leading brands, including Strandfloor, Seratone, Melteca, HIMACS, and Formica, provide residential and commercial solutions for all interior spaces, from benchtops and cabinetry to structural flooring, wall lining, and commercial joinery.

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead and support procurement outcomes across a diverse supplier portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to enable team delivery while remaining hands-on in day-to-day activity. You’ll play a key role in managing supplier performance, delivering commercial value, and strengthening procurement capability across the business.

Key responsibilities

Own end-to-end contract management across the supplier portfolio, leading commercial negotiations and optimising terms, while proactively identifying and mitigating supply risks
Handle supplier negotiations (local and international), including pricing and commercial terms
Proven ability to deliver cost savings, commercial outcomes and business value
Build and influence strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Prepare business cases and presentations for senior leadership and executives
Deliver data-driven insights and reporting in an Excel-driven environment
Maintain and improve procurement and master data accuracy
Drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
Effectively navigate complex stakeholder and supplier conversations to drive positive commercial outcomes.
Lead or support sourcing strategies and RFx processes across allocated categories
Lead or support cross-functional procurement projects
Act as second-in-command (2IC) to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, supporting team leadership and acting as a delegate where required

What you’ll bring

At least 3–5 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in contract management, supplier negotiation, and risk mitigation
Strong commercial acumen, with a sound understanding of contract clauses, liability, and risk mitigation
Experience in contract drafting and administration, with limited reliance on specialist legal support.
Advanced Excel skills (cost analysis, pivots, VLOOKUPs, reporting)
Confident using AI productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Claude, etc.) to streamline workflows, analyse data, and improve procurement outcomes.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, BPICS or similar)
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships
Experience in fleet or lease management, including commercial terms, contract administration, is an advantage.

About you

Resilient, commercially astute and business-minded, with a sharp eye for value, cost, and risk. And the drive to translate that understanding into tangible outcomes for the organisation.
Hands-on and adaptable, comfortable across administrative detail and broader procurement activities
Calm under pressure and highly collaborative
Ability to effectively navigate structured processes while maintaining pace and delivery
Self-driven, reliable and consistent, with the discipline to see initiatives through to completion and the tenacity to push through complexity without losing focus on outcomes

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and great benefits as part of Fletcher Building
Opportunity to be part of a growing business
Join a small, tight-knit team where your contribution is visible and valued
Based in Auckland, New Zealand
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the Laminex NZ journey!

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.