Procurement Manager/Senior Procurement Manager PHARMAC Wellington Central, Wellington Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) At Te Pataka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices. We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Maori and advance Maori health aspirations. We are a close-knit whanau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way. Nga uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking: Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand Tuhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other Wananga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future The Procurement Manager role provides a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and motivated team that leads procurement activities across Pharmac and on behalf of the wider health sector. We require a procurement all-rounder to lead Pharmac procurement processes and commercial strategies for community medicines, hospital medicines, vaccines and feeding into a wider programme around medical devices to ensure optimum value for money is gained. Advantageous to this will be a general understanding of machinery of government, public sector structure (particularly health) and function. This is an internal/external facing role that requires excellent relationship management/negotiation skills as your engagement with medical suppliers and key external stakeholders will ensure value is optimised across the supplier base. The role title refers to managing procurement processes, not managing the Procurement Team. Ko wai koe? | Who are you? New Zealand Government procurement experience and experience in leading end to end procurements is desirable. Pharmac has excellent contract management teams, the primary focus of this role is sourcing. A willingness to learn and a desire to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders is key, Pharmac is a unique organisation, the purchasing decisions are not made for the benefit or use of the agency, they are made for the benefit and use of New Zealanders and the wider health sector. You can really see and feel the results of the work you do. While we are primarily looking for individuals with procurement experience, we are open to receiving applicants with other relevant experience in the health sector or pharmaceutical industry to bring those perspectives to our procurement activities. Te Pataka Whaioranga Pharmac is a learning organisation; we invest in and support our people to grow and develop into the best version of themselves, generous professional development support is available. About our Procurement Team The Procurement Team is a forward-thinking, friendly team that wants to foster a sustainable medicines and medical devices market for the future of all New Zealanders. The team is a relatively small team of around six people, that sits in the Procurement and Contract Team within the Pharmaceuticals Directorate at Pharmac. It is a fantastic place to be at the centre of Pharmac's commercial strategies for both medicines and medical devices. While conducting procurement processes you will engage closely with a wide variety of other teams within Pharmac such as the Pharmaceutical and Device Funding Teams, Legal, Communications, Analysis, Medical and Implementation teams, all of whom are invested and actively involved in our procurement work. We are a whanau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whanau we offer: Five weeks annual leave Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements. Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week. At Te Pataka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Maori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whanau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maori Caucus. We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs. Please note that placement within the salary band for this role is subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience and qualifications. Would you like to join us? If this sound like your next career move, apply today! Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 26 March 2024. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. What can I earn as a Procurement Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr
