Job Description
Why us?
Embedded with the University’s IT services, IT Procurement has a direct report line to Strategic Procurement in Finance, and dotted reporting line to Director of Digital Strategy and Architecture. The team partners with IT groups to provide technology sourcing guidance, best practice and services to the University by engaging business units and user communities on their technology requirements.
Benefits
The University of Auckland (42,000 students) is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
Flexible employment practices
Career development programmes
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
We also have a generous company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Job Description
You will develop and execute effective procurement strategies that satisfy customer requirements and deliver cost savings, including management of the end to end “go to market” exercise and negotiation process.
You’ll manage contract and supplier performance, ensuring compliance and actively drive cost and efficiency improvements in the end-to-end supply chain.
You’ll be our source of market and supply intelligence, and pivotal to optimising opportunities and delivering benefits for the University.
You’ll also carry out analysis and reporting that supports procurement initiatives and stakeholder requirements.
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will hold a tertiary degree in a relevant discipline; such qualification in Commerce or Law would be advantageous.
You will have experience in procurement, supplier management or commercial management, ideally within an IT environment
You will be highly analytical, confident at utilising data analysis to identify procurement opportunities.
You will also be commercially astute, with a sound understanding of contract law and commercial legislation.
Naturally, you will be self-driven and an excellent communicator with a diverse stakeholder audience, and working collaboratively with beneficiaries.
How to apply
Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date ofThursday 11th June, 2020to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV.
For more information, please see the position descriptionhere.
Additional Information
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatapui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
How to Apply
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