RACHEL ALLEN
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Procurement & Supply Chain
Rachel Allen is a Senior Recruitment Specialist at Momentum Consulting, bringing over a decade of experience in the procurement, property, and commercial recruitment space. She has built her career both in New Zealand and internationally, spending five years in London’s competitive recruitment market, where she specialised in procurement and supply chain appointments. During this time, she partnered with government agencies on large-scale programmes, helping scope roles, build teams, and secure the right talent to deliver complex outcomes.
Procurement & Property Market Expertise
Rachel has developed strong expertise across procurement and property recruitment, with a clear understanding of the skills needed to deliver in both complex, high-value environments and day-to-day operational settings. She has supported a wide range of procurement, infrastructure, asset management, and construction roles, consistently providing clients with tailored solutions and trusted market insights.
Building Strong Relationships
Known for her honest, persistent, and humble approach, Rachel is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. She takes pride in understanding people as much as roles, ensuring every placement is the right match on both capability and culture.
Momentum Journey & Future Focus
Now part of the Momentum family, Rachel brings her international experience and specialist market knowledge to support New Zealand organisations with their most important hiring needs. She is passionate about helping professionals advance their procurement and property careers while enabling clients to secure the talent required to deliver on critical projects.
FAQ's
What level of roles do you typically recruit?
I recruit across a wide range of levels, from operational and specialist positions right through to senior leadership appointments. This includes everything from procurement advisors and property coordinators through to procurement managers, commercial leads, and heads of property. My approach is to understand each client’s business context and tailor the search to find candidates who not only have the right technical skills, but also the right cultural fit and potential to grow with the organisation.
What makes your approach different?
I take a relationship-first approach to recruitment. For me, it’s not just about filling a vacancy quickly, it’s about really listening and understanding what both clients and candidates need in order to succeed. I invest time in building trust, asking the right questions, and providing honest advice. Clients value that I bring deep market knowledge and insights to guide their decisions, while candidates appreciate that I advocate for them and ensure they feel supported throughout the process. My goal is always to create long-term matches that deliver results for everyone involved.
How do you keep up to date with the market?
I stay connected through an active and diverse professional network, speaking regularly with procurement and property professionals to understand trends, challenges, and opportunities in the market. I also track industry news, major infrastructure developments, and policy changes that may impact hiring. By keeping a close eye on both market movements and candidate expectations, I can provide up-to-date insights to clients and offer candidates clear advice on where their skills are most in demand. This proactive approach helps me anticipate changes and stay ahead of the curve for both sides.
