Procurement - Subcontracts Manager

Project Overview

This role supports one of New Zealand’s most significant and technically complex vertical infrastructure developments. The project is a large-scale, secure operational facility being delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and joint venture model, bringing together some of the country’s most experienced construction, engineering and service delivery organisations.

Designed to operate around the clock once complete, the facility incorporates high-security environments, complex building systems, and long-term asset management requirements. The project environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and governance-led, with strong interface management across public and private sector stakeholders.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join this nationally significant infrastructure project. This role is critical in leading the procurement of subcontract packages and services, ensuring best-for-project outcomes through robust sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, and commercial leadership.

Working within a structured, high-performance environment, you will play a key role in delivering value, managing risk, and supporting successful project outcomes.

Supply Chain Manager

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Subcontract Manager is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of subcontract packages and services across the project lifecycle

This includes strategy development, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management, and leading a team of procurement specialists to deliver high-quality commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of subcontract packages and services across the project
• Develop and implement sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with project objectives
• Manage tender processes including RFQ/RFP, evaluation, and contract award
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms (pre- and post-award)
• Drive supplier performance, relationships, and compliance with governance frameworks
• Integrate risk management into procurement strategies and decision-making
• Monitor cost control, budgets, and procurement performance metrics
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, legal, finance, and project teams
• Ensure procurement activities align with programme timelines and delivery milestones
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement professionals
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, ethical standards, and procurement frameworks

About You

You are a commercially astute procurement leader with strong experience delivering complex subcontract packages within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

You bring:

• Proven experience in subcontract management or senior procurement roles
• Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery environments (PPP experience highly regarded)
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Ability to manage multiple high-value procurement packages
• Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement capability

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Procurement, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in construction or infrastructure procurement
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes and contract frameworks  
• Experience with large-scale project procurement and strategic sourcing
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g. SAP) and reporting tools
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and risk management capability
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What We Offer

This role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a joint‑venture environment, combining the strength and capability of a highly respected New Zealand constructor with the scale, systems, and global experience of a leading international infrastructure organisation.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be embedded in a large‑scale, high‑profile project from early stages through delivery
• Exposure to both local best practice and world‑class global systems and processes, providing invaluable professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive project team environment that values expertise, partnership, and shared success
• Strong leadership, structure, and support within a well‑resourced organisation
• Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience