Ko wai matou - About EPL Rarangi Utu a-Matauranga - Education Payroll Limited (EPL) is a Crown entity that delivers pay to schools and kura on behalf of the Ministry of Education. With around 200 employees, we deliver one of the largest and most complex payrolls in Australasia. The combination of great people and cutting-edge technology enable us to pay around 100,000 teachers and support staff across around 2,500 schools accurately and on time every fortnight. That's approximately $283 million a fortnight and $7.4 billion per annum. Korero mo te turanga - About the role The Procurement and Contracts Manager is the steward of enterprise procurement at Education Payroll. This role is responsible for managing the procurement process, supporting the negotiation of contracts and ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational policies to secure goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. The role is also responsible for supporting supplier relationship management, including management of IT suppliers working alongside the relevant 'Head of' in Digital and Technology. If successful, you'll be appointed between $104,000 and $130,000 depending on experience and capability. Because of the highly collaborative nature of our work, Education Payroll is primarily an office-based workplace. Our office is in central Wellington, close to the train station for an easy commute. We do offer flexible working arrangements after the initial onboarding period. Key accountabilities: Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.Assess risks associated with procurement activities and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.Identify potential suppliers and manage relationships with vendors to ensure procurement with of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.Conduct cost benefit analysis to optimise spending and achieve cost savings.Collaborate with and support leaders to establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and potential suppliers. Korero mou - About You To be successful in this role you will need to: Have a background in IT contracts management Have experience in managing high value service contractsBe experienced in building and maintaining supplier relationshipsHave proven negotiation skillsBe able to support leaders through the procurement and contract management processBe able to support strategic outcomes for the organisationAn understanding of public service procurement regulations and best practice. Ko nga uara - Our Values Kia mama ake nga mahi | Make things easier Ma te marama ka pai ake | Improve through understanding Ako ma te mahi | Learn through doing Te mahi ngatahi | Work as a team Me whakaute i te tangata | Treat everyone with respect Me pehea te tono - How to apply We'd love to hear why you'll be a great addition to the team. Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role through SEEK. Applications are open until 9:00am, Friday 1 November. You can find a copy of the position description, our recruitment process and the full range of benefits we offer on our careers site here: you have any questions about the role, please contact (email protected) To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role at the moment.