Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
Salary + Income Protection and Life Insurance
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy.
Watercare, the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand, delivers more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare; we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. That's an investment of $2.5 million every day.
We ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives like solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes, and much more. We are truly committed to making a positive difference.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supply chain team. You will work alongside a fantastic group of people who are passionate and motivated. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can continue to develop your career.
Reporting to the Senior Contracts Lead, you will be utilising your procurement management expertise, where you will be involved in Watercare projects, responsible for RFX management, contract formation, and price and risk validation for Watercare infrastructure projects. A significant aspect of this role is negotiating cost savings with suppliers to ensure the best value for Watercare customers.
You will be a high achiever who enjoys a challenge and has a proven background working in infrastructure procurement.
Your skills and background will include:
A tertiary qualification in Engineering/Construction/Procurement/Business field
A solid background in contract/procurement management working in a large complex organisation.
A good understanding of commercial contract forms including CCCS, Framework Agreements, NZS3910, and NZS3916.
Experience procuring services under NZS3910/NZS3916/CCCS/NEC3/FIDIC.
Experience preparing management reports and approvals.
Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
An energetic and enthusiastic approach!
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
Hybrid flexible working
Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Generous parental leave policy
Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Modern offices in the heart of Newmarket with easy access to public transport
Discounted parking
An onsite free gym
Me pehea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz.
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