Have you considered relocating to the Coromandel Peninsula?Do you want to work in an area filled with pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities?The Procurement and Contracts Manager role is new to Council and a great opportunity for someone to make a significant difference to how we best procure goods and services and manage the related contracts. We know we need to improve in this space and we want someone to take on the functional leadership to grow our procurement and contract maturity and maximise value for goods and services needed to support our local residents and visitors to the district.About the roleAs a recognized procurement and/or contract management expert you will confidently grasp what we are doing well (we have the core requirements in place) and what areas need improvement. You will develop processes that align with our procurement policy and support staff in their ongoing use. You will review complex and/or high value procurements and will provide advice on procurement risks to the delegated financial authority approving the procurement to ensure all factors are considered as part of robust decision making.Other key responsibilities include:Establishment and ongoing management of supplier panelsLead for our use of the GETS platform providing support to other users as needed.Review of tender and contract documents providing advice and support for continued improvement of tender processes and documentation.Lead tender evaluation processes for complex and/or high value procurements.Support contract negotiations with preferred tenderers.Provide a robust approach to contractor performance monitoring.Support the management of contractors' performance.About youYou will have 5+ years' experience in procurement and/or contract management. Have a thorough understanding of commercial contract forms including CCCS, Framework Agreements, NZS3910, NZS3916 and all other contract types relevant to Council's core business areas.You should also have:Current, Full driving licenceA relevant tertiary qualification in a related field e.g. Engineering, Construction, or ProcurementAn eye for detail and a passion for procurement activities.An understanding of the Resource Management and Public Works ActsAn understanding of the Local Government environment in NZ and of the Local Government ActAbout usIf you are considering a sea change, we encourage you to apply. Our district is filled with pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities - and we are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.Some of the staff benefits we offer are:Relocation subsidyMedical insurance, Life insurance and income protectionSick leave on commencement of employmentFlexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environmentAccess to wellbeing resources and workplace supportThe right to work in New Zealand and a current, full drivers' licence is mandatory.Closing date for applications is 8pm, Sunday 24 November 2024.
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