Senior Buyers

Whakatakoto te tūāpapa | Laying the foundation

At Contact Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge toward a low-carbon Aotearoa. Our Major Projects team is central to this kaupapa, delivering large-scale renewable energy developments that include geothermal, solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). These projects are complex, high-impact, and require a strong foundation of planning, collaboration, and execution.

Procurement plays a critical role in this journey. Our procurement function is deeply embedded in the project lifecycle from early-stage planning through to commissioning. The team is responsible for sourcing and securing the materials, services, and equipment that bring our renewable ambitions to life. Working alongside engineers, project managers, and logistics experts, procurement ensures that our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. It’s a space where commercial acumen meets purpose-driven mahi, and where every decision contributes to a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.

Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role as Senior Buyer within our Renewable Growth team. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, values-driven rōpū that’s responsible for delivering major capital projects across Aotearoa. From development through to commissioning, you’ll be at the centre of our supply chain strategy — sourcing, negotiating, and procuring the goods and services that bring our projects to life.

You’ll work closely with project directors, engineers, and logistics experts to ensure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. Whether it’s managing supplier relationships, supporting freight and customs coordination, or keeping stakeholders informed, your mahi will be critical to the success of our renewable energy journey. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes pride in their work, and is excited to be part of something bigger.

Ko wai koe | About you

You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes real pride in delivering quality outcomes. Ideally, you’ll bring at least 10 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, particularly within large-scale infrastructure or capital projects. You’ll be confident managing end-to-end procurement processes — from strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations through to logistics coordination and documentation handover. If you’ve worked on renewable energy projects, or have experience with freight forwarding, customs, or expediting, that’s a definite bonus.

We’re looking for someone with strong commercial acumen, excellent organisational skills, and a knack for building trusted relationships, both internally and with suppliers. A background in engineering or project management would be advantageous, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your ability to communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and keep things moving. You’ll be comfortable working in the grey, curious by nature, and always looking for ways to improve how we do things. If you’re someone who brings energy, clarity, and a team-first mindset then we’d love to hear from you (even if you don’t tick every single box).

Ngā painga | The perks of being a Contact kaimahi

At Contact, being a fixed-term kaimahi (employee) comes with some sweet perks! You’ll get a boost to your KiwiSaver, access to Southern Cross health insurance, and a yearly “Good to be Home” payment to help with your home setup. There’s also free flu shots, skin checks, and wellbeing support through Clearhead. Plus, discounts on Contact energy and broadband products, learning through Contact University, and a bunch of other corporate deals. 

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.