Procurement Excellence Manager page is loaded Procurement Excellence Manager Apply locations Wellington time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id JR-0000008430 Lea d our high performing Procurement Excellence team
Draw on your expert knowledge and thought leadership
Permanent opportunity based in Wellington
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for our next P rocurement Excellence Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of best practice procurement to meet our fit for purpose approach to procurement including methodologies, processes, procedures, models, systems and tools to drive greater public value outcomes .
This role will see you leading change, by identifying and determining suitability of new and innovative ideas and concepts and working on a diverse programme of work that crosses multiple parties. You will lead the development and implementation of programmes and initiatives for the delivery of procurement excellence and capability uplift outcomes for NZTA | Waka Kotahi . You will manage a small team of professionals t o support the administration, development and delivery of procurement excellence outcomes.
You'll draw on your expert knowledge and thought leadership, to provide specialist advice on procurement to both internal and external customers, at all levels.
We are looking for someone who can identify , develop and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, possesses an in-depth knowledge and application of procurement and commercial practices and is an effective change agent .
Ko koe tenei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring a passion for driving change, sound commercial expertise , business knowledge and procurement experience that contributes to the ongoing development and application of best practice procurement excellence for NZTA | Waka Kotahi and its supply chain. As a standout achiever, you'll lead the delivery of commercial excellence procurement outcomes and support NZTA | Waka Kotahi to achieve efficient execution of its commercial planning, sourcing, management objectives .
Knowledge and experience: 5+ years procurement and/or commercial experience
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining best practice procurement
Experience in managing internal/external people and resources
Experience in continuous process improvement
Experience in change management
Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge or experience in infrastructure delivery would be preferable
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Ko wai matou | About us The purpose of Te Ama – Commercial and Corporate Group is to:
Provide business planning (includes NLTP), financial, investment, and assurance services for Waka Kotahi and the land transport sector, ensuring value for money and expected benefits are being realised, enabling Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and effectively.
Deliver services that underpin effective performance, including legal, governance, risk and assurance, business planning and budgeting, programme management, procurement, business support, and corporate properties and workplace services.
Enterprise Procurement is the procurement centre of excellence for Waka Kotahi. Our goal is to make it easier for our customers to do business well. We aspire to be the modern centre of excellence.
Included in our benefits we also offer 5 weeks annual leave, an extra 'My Day' to take whenever you like, and a new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply: You will find a copy of the Position Description here . Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.
Ra Katinga | Applications close:
2 May 2024For further information, email: ******
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Ko wai matou | About us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.
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