Manager, Procurement and Contracts (Pharmaceuticals) Closing date: 04 Aug 2024 00:00 | WorkType: Permanent full-time | Salary range: $152,223 - $205,949 Manager, Procurement and Contracts (Pharmaceuticals) | Permanent At Te Pataka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavor to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We recognize the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa, we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Maori and advance Maori health aspirations.
We are a close-knit whanau with around 170 kaimahi.
We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Nga uruatanga, our values, ground our behavior and guide our thinking: Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand Tuhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system, and each other Wananga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard well-being for New Zealanders, now and for the future We are seeking an experienced, passionate people leader who will take our high-performing Procurement & Contracts team to the next level.
In this rewarding and challenging role, you will be responsible for leading two teams - one responsible for leading Pharmac's competitive procurement processes for medicines and medical devices to ensure optimum value for money is gained, and the other responsible for managing Pharmac's contracts and supply issues for funded medicines.
Broadly, the role is accountable for: Delivering the annual multi-product tender for medicines that, in general, provides $20-30 million in savings over three years.
Managing Pharmac's procurement processes for medicines, vaccines, and medical devices.
Managing all aspects of supply contracts Pharmac has entered into for medicines and vaccines.
Management of supply issues for medicines and vaccines.
Contributing to the planning, reporting, discussion, and decision-making of the Pharmaceuticals Directorate management team.
This is a real opportunity to be at the core of Pharmac's functions - influencing the practical intersect of evidence-based medicine, economics, and commerce and ensuring that New Zealanders have continued access to the treatments they need.
Mohou ake | About you?
Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?
Are you ready to make a difference?
Are you solution-focused and comfortable working in a fluid and sometimes unpredictable environment?
Are you motivated by contributing towards the quality of life of all New Zealanders?
This is an internal and external facing role and requires excellent relationship management skills.
In particular, the ability to develop and foster strong relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers and sector partners will be key to ensuring success in this role.
The role has a level of autonomy and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team.
You will be supported to learn and succeed in our fast-paced and dynamic workplace.
To summarize, the ideal candidate would have the below skills and experience: Experience leading and managing technical experts.
Up-to-date understanding of the health sector and issues in the medicine and/or medical devices industry, with a strong commercial focus.
Strong negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills, and the ability to resolve disputes.
Contract negotiation skills, risk management, and ability to understand legal considerations.
Procurement experience and skills.
Robust understanding of the nature of complex markets, able to conceptualize, model, and evaluate interactions between complex market factors to maximize value.
Relevant experience working in the health sector, or experience in science or economics.
Strong analytical skills, able to deal with complex financial data and clinical information.
Experience in managing logistics and supply chains, particularly in health-related fields, would be ideal.
Ko wai koe?
| Who are you?
In your application, we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role.
We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences, and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pataka Whaioranga.
We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.
We are a whanau-centered organization and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
To support our kaimahi and their whanau we offer: Five weeks annual leave Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.
At Te Pataka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month.
For kaimahi Maori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whanau and manuhiri are welcome to attend.
As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maori Caucus.
This role is Band 10, with a total range of $152,223 - $205,949 total remuneration.
The appointment range is anticipated to be between $174,609 - $188,040 total remuneration, inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution.
The appointment salary is subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
We strive to represent Aotearoa New Zealand and the diverse communities we serve.
We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
Advertising for this position closes at midnight on Sunday, 4 August 2024.
Job details Reference # 13302 Posted on 11 Jul 2024 Closes on 04 Aug 2024 00:00 Expertise Administration, Category management – medicines, Coordination, Medical practitioner, Pharmaceutical, Policy, Procurement, Project management #J-18808-Ljbffr
