Are you curious about what happens in Procurement? Have you got an eye for detail and experience managing expectations and coordinating processes? At the centre of the electricity sector in New Zealand, Transpower's position as Transmission Owner and System Operator is unique. We are working hard to enable accelerated electrification to help meet climate change and sustainability goals that will impact generations to come.
About the team Our collaborative Procurement Services Team works together to support commercially astute procurement of a wide range of goods and services. The team is passionate about improving capability (predominately sourcing) across Transpower through advisory services, templates, tools, and processes that make it easy for our internal customers to undertake procurement.
About the opportunity As our Tender Coordinator in Wellington, you will be part of the team that takes pride in their work to source-select-secure and manage suppliers in delivery of goods and services on which Transpower relies in meeting its current and future business needs. This is achieved by establishing and maintaining supplier relationships and commercial frameworks within which our delivery groups can effectively operate.
The role is central to ensuring that tenders released to the market are managed in a fair and transparent way. You will do this by informing and supporting Transpower staff (business owners and project managers) about the tender processes; from the publication of the tender using online platforms such as https://www.gets.govt.nz/ to the notification of successful parties. A further governance role is to ensure that the end to end process is completed with the signing of a finalised supply contract.
To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate: Ability to manage complex relationships internally and externally. You have the smarts, maturity and resilience to maintain an appropriate balance between customer service and assurance/governanceIT savvy with aptitude to learn new systems and applicationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly developed coordination skills to enable effective and proactive planning, organisation and time managementAbility to multi-task and operate effectively at paceProven ability to follow and enforce process whilst being appropriately flexible and adaptable to organisational needsJoin us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.
Wellbeing is supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits(check them out here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits), on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time. Next steps If you're keen to get involved in this niche area of our business, please review the position description below or via our website and apply without delay.
Role closes Sunday 5 May, however, applications will be reviewed as they are received and exploratory conversations may commence prior to the close date to facilitate shortlisting.
Entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement of this role. Expertise Administration & Office Support, Procurement
Job level(s) Entry, Graduate, Associate, Experienced
Work type(s) Permanent Full Time
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