Procurement Generalist

Details of the offer

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
We are looking for a Procurement Generalist where you will use your full toolkit of Procurement knowledge to make a real difference as you collaborate with a great team, to innovate and enhance processes to improve on the way we do things.
If you enjoy balancing operational requirements and being a part of strategic objectives, and the challenge of being reactive and proactive at the same time, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About us
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Play a key part in assisting in the development and implementation of our procurement strategies.
Conduct end-to-end procurement activities, including preparing and evaluating tender submissions.
Be a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring we have robust and progressive processes.
Monitor and ensure compliance with policies and regulations, best practices, and support audit activities.
Assist in identifying continuous improvements, streamlining workflows, enhancing our customer experiences, and improving social and environmental outcomes.
About you
A depth of experience in a similar role; a relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
Natural ability to connect with others and convey information and ideas to various audiences.
Interest in navigating tender submissions and supplier contracts.
Understanding of change management, project management, and/or process improvements.
Knowledge of H&S at Work Act, RMA, and FIDIC contracts will set you apart.
Be highly motivated, innovative, curious, and open to new ways of doing things, so you'll need to think outside the box.
We offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements and locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead.
Three days of "My Days" leave.
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.
To apply
We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion, and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.
Please reach out to us with any questions at ******. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working at Orion.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

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