Procurement Specialist
Financial Services
Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (i.e. permanent) position
What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to join the Financial Services Team. You will be responsible for the development and execution of procurement strategies, including the management of tenders and negotiation processes. You will manage contract and supplier performance to ensure compliance and an efficient end-to-end supply chain process. You will maintain market and supply intelligence to maximise opportunities and meet stakeholder requirements.
The role has plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and experience. As a Procurement Specialist you will be a key advocate for the role procurement plays in helping us become a high performing university. We are committed to delivering procurement excellence both internally and externally.
In the role of Procurement Specialist you will:Be a trusted advisor contributing to the efficient and effective procurement process
Support contract owners to plan and execute procurement activity, providing data and advice to inform decision making, whilst ensuring compliance to policy and regulatory requirements
Assist contract owners to draft agreements and associated documentation that ensures the provision and measurement of quality and value by suppliers to the University
Support contract owners to effectively manage supplier and internal stakeholders in relation to supply contracts
Who You Are
As the successful candidate, you will have the following knowledge, skills and experience:Significant experience in procurement, with IT procurement experience advantageous
Proven experience in successfully leading and managing change in a procurement context
Demonstrated ability to foster and manage new and on-going supplier relationships
Proven ability to analyse complex data and communicate this information to various internal and external stakeholders
Experience in improving business processes and streamlining procedures
Demonstrated leadership and ability in running a smooth and effective business process such as RFP, extending to the negotiation of complex contracts, such as panel contracts and contract management
Strong understanding of legal requirements and contractual obligations with an awareness of the potential impact on business activities
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Established problem solving skills
Proven ability to develop trust and understanding across all functions and levels
Ability to drive improved performance, manage risk and encourage continuous improvement from the University’s significant expenditure will be key to success
Excellent computer skills which includes intermediate or advanced Excel skills
Who You Will Work With
The role of Financial Services is to provide central procurement, accounting, business insight, advice and processing of financial transactions. The unit provides a high quality service while developing and maintaining excellent collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. The procurement team champions the quality of execution of the end to end procurement process - from identifying business need, through to contract management. Everyone is making a difference to the University by helping shape and build a sustainable environment for our students.
For more information about our team, please visit us @ Financial Services at UC
Why UC
The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of “People Prepared to Make a Difference”. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. Working with a team of professionals passionate about what they do. You will have a chance to make your impact on future generations through the delivery and management of tangible projects and contracts.
For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
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The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 10th November 2019 (Midnight, NZ time)
How You Apply
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume and any additional attachments combined into one document and submitted through the online application process. Unfortunately we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to **********
You must have New Zealand or Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or a valid visa that allows you to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service: https://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz
The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.
