Z has a clear purpose: Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. As one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, we have a commitment to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy – with the opportunity to deliver new journeys, with new energy solutions in a changing world.  

We are proud to be the Kiwi contingent in the Ampol Group, an independent Trans-Tasman energy company, with trading offices across the globe, which are united behind our shared purpose. While many of the challenges and opportunities we face go beyond national boundaries, together we have the scale, influence, and capability to deliver for our customers, communities, and our people. 

Energy Solutions

The Energy Solutions team is in the privileged position to play a meaningful role in what is the biggest challenge of our generation – climate change.  We will achieve this by rapidly leveraging our privileged assets, brands, customer bases and expertise across geographies to accelerate the rollout of our alternative energy market offerings. We are committed to reducing our own emissions and to playing an important role in assisting our customers to navigate the energy transition by reducing their transport emissions.

We are bold and ambitious regional champions for the areas of the energy transition we commit to enable. We create innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs, making their energy transition easy. 

About the Role

The Procurement Category Specialist – Energy Solutions is responsible for assisting the Procurement team, inclusive of Procurement Category Managers, in conducting data analysis, agreed sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract implementation and management activities, and validating benefits claims in accordance with approved category plans and the overarching portfolio plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team across all categories to deliver agreed activities as set out in category plans or in response to business needs.
• Lead tactical procurement initiatives to deliver value to the business
• Conduct analysis of spend and supply markets to identify new opportunities to save money, innovate, improve service and reduce risk
• Leverage experience and subject matter knowledge to support the team and deliver outcomes
• Be a trusted commercial advisor within procurement operations activities
• Apply change management tools and techniques to influence business outcomes
• Prepare periodic management reporting on the portfolio activities, performance and business plans

• At least 3 years’ experience in sourcing, contract administration, procurement or other relevant analyst role
• Knowledge of procurement fundamentals, sourcing and negotiations
• Experience with contract implementation and management
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strengths in data analysis and commercial guidance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal, economics, finance or related discipline

What we can offer you  

• A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance for you and your family, enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver 
• Generous leave provisions including enhanced sick leave, parental leave benefits and the option to buy additional leave 
• The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space 
• The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference 
• A chance to build your own capability through learning from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation 
• Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, though our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you 

The base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $119,000.00 per annum, plus 10% STI based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross. 

Why Z? 

Z has always been a proud Kiwi company. We’re aspirational for our future, confident of our role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s success and deeply loyal to our customers, communities and people.  

At Z we focus on achieving extraordinary outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than by telling our people what to do. By doing this, high performing and talented people deliver better results and are more personally fulfilled. 

We care deeply for our people while pushing them to achieve their best as individuals and collectively as an organisation. Our flexible working approach and Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations - backed by our strong company values, Tū Kaha Stand Up, Tū Maia Speak Out, Tū Kotahi Side by Side - have created an open and inclusive workplace that promotes personal development and is underpinned by a desire for our people and our communities to succeed.  

One of the things we stand for at Z is Diversity & Inclusion. It is our belief that having a diverse workforce make it possible for our people to truly be themselves and deliver on our aspirations for Z.  

We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If Z sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read Our Why. This is our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whānau.  

If Z feels like a good match for your head and your heart, come join us for one heck of a journey! 

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.