Senior Procurement and Contract Management Specialist Posted: 11/04/2024Closing Date: 01/05/2024Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Category: Government, Defence & EmergencyEnhance business operations and manage riskSupport our future strategy and visionWork alongside passionate and motivated colleaguesWaitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.Reporting to the Team Leader Procurement, this key role will help embed new practices and change, to ensure a fit-for-purpose procurement strategy is defined and implemented. It includes providing expert advice to the wider organisation, on procurement and contract-related matters. You'll ensure that procurement becomes more strategic and proactive with an accurate understanding of the contractual landscape.Working collaboratively across the organisation we anticipate this role will ultimately contribute to a "centre for excellence" within the Canterbury region and contribute towards a more effective and efficient Environment Canterbury.The indicative salary range for this role is $95000 - $105000 depending on skills and experience. This role is full-time and will be based at Tuam Street, Christchurch.More about the role:Contribute toward our effective, strong, & valued relationship with all Papatipu Runanga within the Canterbury rohe and Te Runanga o Ngai TahuAnalyse and interpret complex project data and informationEngage & work across the business to raise awareness of procurement, contract management and supply chain guidelinesResponsible for the All of Government (AoG) contractsDevelop training programs for the business, refine existing training, & assist in delivering tailored training sessionsIn this role, you'll ideally be qualified to a graduate level in a relevant qualification. You'll thrive in a dynamic and diverse organisational setting, contributing to the development and integration of Vendor Governance practices. You'll play a key role in nurturing ongoing relationships across various stakeholders while providing valuable guidance.Your ability to engage and sustain relationships with suppliers, managers, government agencies, and cultural groups will be essential. As a natural collaborator, you'll influence others and navigate negotiations with ease.More about you:Communicate (written and verbal) confidently with a wide variety of groups & individualsLead and/or manage systems & medium to large-scale projectsManage relationships in a complex, medium-sized organisationOperating in a regulatory environment would be advantageousOur values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.To find out more about us and the mahi we do - click here .Applications close on Wednesday, 1 May. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.#J-18808-Ljbffr
