Julie Krupicka (Pedley)

Senior procurement leader with a proven record of driving enterprise‑wide procurement transformation, delivering complex commercial programs, and advancing digital procurement capability. Brings deep expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, strengthening partnerships and improving commercial performance across diverse categories. Recognized for building high‑performing teams — including leading remote and geographically distributed teams across time zones — and embedding modern procurement practices that elevate governance, transparency, and measurable outcomes. Adept at leading organizations through strategic and cultural transformation while consistently raising procurement maturity and operational performance.

This site highlights the major initiatives I’ve led and provides a clear view of my professional experience, accomplishments, and capabilities across procurement and commercial leadership. Thank you for your consideration.

Achiever • Relator • Maximizer • Self‑Assurance • Strategic • Arranger • Significance • Competition • Activator • Command

Quote:  Lead with purpose, lift others higher, and leave every place better than you found it.

Procurement & Commercial Services Restructure
New Plymouth District Council
Supported the execution of a major procurement function restructure, helping expand team capacity and uplift capability through recruiting, onboarding, and developing new staff. Strengthened operating models by embedding consistent processes and procedures, increasing utilization of structured competitive RFx approaches by 35%. Drove improvements in compliance, transparency, and sourcing quality, contributing to 8% cost avoidance in FY24/25 and materially increasing procurement and contracting maturity across the organization.

ERP Planning and Procurement Management
New Plymouth District Council
Led the development of the business case and overall planning for a major high-impact ERP platform replacement. Directed a full public tender process involving more than 65 stakeholders, coordinating market engagement, vendor demonstrations, evaluation activities, and executive decision‑making. Delivered vendor selection ahead of schedule and negotiated a contract under budget, securing $3M in savings while strengthening governance, transparency, and commercial rigor. The program established a clear pathway for modernizing Council systems and demonstrated strong leadership across technical, commercial, and stakeholder domains.

Progressive Procurement Programme & S2P Implementation
Massey University
Modernized procurement enterprise‑wide through a new Procurement Strategy, policies, and category management disciplines. Secured approval for the transformation business case and delivered a full Source‑to‑Pay system implementation, improving efficiency, governance, and commercial visibility. Embedded structured supplier management and data‑driven decision‑making across the institution.

Establishment of Strategic Projects and Procurement Office
Massey University
Created a unified Projects and Procurement Delivery Office, integrating previously separate strategic functions. Designed a scalable operating model, clarified accountabilities, and improved coordination across major tenders and projects. Delivered a step‑change in culture, performance, and cross‑functional alignment, positioning the office as a trusted strategic partner.

HRIS Sourcing & Implementation Leadership
Massey University

Led the full commercial lifecycle for a complex HRIS replacement programme. Directed tendering, budgeting, and vendor evaluation, achieving $6.7M in direct savings through disciplined commercial strategy. Served on the Project Board and as Senior Responsible Officer, providing governance and executive‑level leadership throughout delivery.

FMIS  Sourcing

Palmerston  North City Council

Led the end‑to‑end sourcing and supplier selection for a new FMIS platform, consulting with more than 100 stakeholders across the organization to capture business needs, consolidate requirements, and align on evaluation priorities. Directed a rigorous analysis of functional, technical, and operational criteria; coordinated detailed vendor demonstrations; and facilitated structured scoring and decision‑making to ensure a transparent, evidence‑based selection process. Successfully negotiated a 10‑year contract delivered at 19% under budget, securing a fit‑for‑purpose FMIS solution grounded in organizational consensus, strong governance, and long‑term commercial value.

Supplier Relationship Management Programme
Gordmans
Designed and implemented an enterprise‑wide Supplier Relationship Management framework that shifted supplier engagement from transactional to strategic. Introduced supplier segmentation and formal performance review frameworks, aligned to SLAs and KPIs. Expanded the organization's commercial toolkit by introducing reverse‑auction capability, increasing competitive discipline and driving stronger commercial outcomes. Strengthened strategic partnerships while delivering measurable improvements in supplier performance, innovation, and value delivery.

Chairperson - New Zealand University Procurement Group - 08/2021- 02/2024

Executive Board Member -Australasian University Procurement Group - 02/2023 -02/2024

• Master's Certificate in Government Contracting, George Washington University
• Strengths Coach Certification, Gallup
• MCIPS (in progress), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
• Lean Agile Procurement Practitioner, Lean Procurement Alliance

NPDC - 8% overall savings on $110M in addressable spend, $3M+ in negotiated ERP SaaS savings (NZD $)

Massey University - 5.4% cost avoidance on $140M of addressable spend, $6M+ in negotiated HRIS savings (NZD $)

Palmerston North City Council - Negotiated multimillion‑dollar contracts delivering more than $5M (NZD $) annual savings, FMIS negotiation 19% under budget

MidCentral District Health Board- - 6.2% average savings on $40M of addressable spend (NZD  $)

Gordmans - Enhanced value outcomes by $1.2M by executing reverse-auction strategies.  Achieved a 6% reduction in indirect spend—delivering $2.3M in cost avoidance (USD $)

Gallup (20 year tenure commercial highlights):

• Drove $42M in annual revenue, achieving a 28% year‑over‑year increase in the government sector.
• Achieved 40%+ annual membership growth for four consecutive years for the Gallup Panel.
• Generated $4M in annual client revenue within two years while maintaining 4.90/5 customer satisfaction.
• Increased per‑person productivity by 10%+ year‑over‑year for seven straight years.
• Negotiated vendor agreements delivering $600,000+ in annual savings.
• Reduced payroll expenses by 40% during restructuring while maintaining operational continuity.
• Reduced cost‑per‑interview by 35% through improved vendor sourcing strategies.