About the RoleAs Category Specialist - IST, your work will support our Commercial Management team that is responsible for the sustained delivery of benefits across one of our key spends by supporting the delivery of our category strategies across the IT portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide specialist support for IST procurementMeasure, monitor & analyse supplier performanceSupport the execution of procurement strategiesWhat will you bring?With proven experience providing robust specialist procurement support for various end-to-end procurements across the IT Category, you will be adept at developing positive relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders - measuring, monitoring, and analysing the overall performance of suppliers.Your experience will include tracking fault and quality issues, managing warranty issues, reviewing performance data with suppliers, working with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery, and facilitating periodic business reviews with stakeholders and suppliers to enhance satisfaction.With a sound understanding of the principles of procurement, including sourcing, category and demand management, your wider skills, knowledge, and experience will include:Category management reporting to demonstrate savings, cost mitigation, potential opportunities, and identify risks and challengesProven ability to develop an understanding of the IT category buying needs within a scaled corporate organisationStrong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and supplier relationship management skillsExcellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to extract, analyse, and use data to create business cases and executive level presentationsQualificationsYour CV and cover letter will be reinforced by relevant qualifications (Business, Commerce, Law) and/or equivalent experience and reflect:Highly effective communication, engagement, and relationship skills, including building key relationships, advocacy, and influencing (including with international suppliers)Excellent co-ordination / administrative skills with demonstrable experience using the Microsoft Office package suiteCompetence / demonstrable experience supporting multiple procurements at any one timeStrong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and supplier relationship management skillsA sound understanding of the principles of procurement, including sourcing, category, and demand managementWhile not essential, an understanding of and experience with Government Procurement Rules and probity and direct commercial and procurement experience in the Electricity Transmission, Construction or IT sectors, including project delivery and maintenance would be advantageous.Additional InformationIt's exciting!
On offer is intellectual stimulation and work with the scale, criticality, and complexity of our lifeline utility.
It is both stimulating and challenging.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value the diversity of thought that comes from our people of over 28 nationalities.Application DetailsRole closes Monday 27th January 2025; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted for an initial exploratory conversation to expedite shortlisting.Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.Job level(s): AssociateWork type(s): Permanent Full TimeInterested in knowing more, and seeing our Wellington head office?
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