Mo te turanga | About the role Work with the Procurement Lead in this newly created role to assist to deliver our Sustainable Procurement strategy. Analyse and evaluate procurement data and develop reporting to identify trends, insights and opportunities for cost savings. Evaluate our key strategic suppliers and how we engage with them, building strong partnerships. Assist to drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders for the development and execution of Council-wide sourcing strategies to identify cost savings and value for money opportunities. Provide procurement support and advice to internal stakeholders. Compliance audits and reporting, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Build system knowledge to be the subject matter expert for our procurement systems. Mo te tangata | About you Demonstrated knowledge of procurement best practice, with experience in similar procurement roles in complex organisations. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal Analytical and numerical capability – manage data, provide analysis and insights Critical thinking – ability to use data and research to make effective procurement recommendations. Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Be highly motivated, innovative, curious and open to new ways of doing things. Mo nga pukenga | Qualifications and experience 6 – 8 years' experience in similar procurement roles within complex organisations Tertiary qualification in business, economics. Data analytics Mo te tima | About the team Reporting to the Manager Business Advisory Services, you will work within the Finance and business services directorate, which supports the Waikato Regional Council mission through the provision of a broad range of professional services. Procurement is a centre led function and this role works closely with the Procurement Lead and will act as backup for the Procurement Lead in periods of absence Mo matou | About us We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities. Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come. Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service. If you'd like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council. By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we'll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people's lives. Mo te tuku tono | How to apply Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 27 October. For a copy of the role description, please click here. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Please click 'apply' and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr