Our Auckland Council Group Shared Services Procurement team has an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join the team! As a Procurement Manager, you will work alongside our Head of Operations Procurement and other specialists.
Your role will be to partner with business units to develop and execute capital procurement and operations procurement strategies and plans, in the delivery of the best "value for money" outcomes for Auckland Council. You can expect to work on delivering a "whole of life" cost analysis approach for strategic goods or services being procured. You will also work on building the pipeline of opportunities and better leveraging council group procurement methodology.
The Auckland Council Group Shared Services Procurement department provides leadership and guidance for spending needs and assists in quality decision making. We work to empower others to deliver within their needs, enabling us to be a more adaptable organisation that focuses on social and sustainable outcomes.
He korero mou: About youTo be successful in this role you will have strong experience in similar procurement roles, ideally from within large and complex organisations, specifically in the Technology Services space. You will be comfortable with business planning, target setting and measurement with a proven ability in establishing and implementing procurement activity pipelines and category strategies.
You are a strategic and analytical leader with excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrating exceptional communication, networking, and negotiation skills, you will build credible and long-lasting partnerships with multiple stakeholders, often with different agendas. Being customer-focused with a drive to anticipate customer needs will be essential. We are seeking a leader that brings a collaborative approach with customers to realise the benefits of early and comprehensive procurement planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing using a strategic approach.
In addition, you will have:
Tertiary qualification within procurement or a related business fieldMembership with MCIPS or a similar professional bodyA decade of working within leadership roles including strategic procurement experienceProcurement acumen which provides you with a bird's eye view of the current socio-economic climate in regard to sustainable procurement, procurement innovation, and health and safetyAuckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents. So what's in it for you? You'll be immersed in a small and diligent team. You'll be exposed to all facets of banking/accounting and build your network across council. This opportunity will allow you to actively participate in the development of yourself and the team to enhance your capability and influence.
We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You'll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland's growth and development. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.
If you think you are a motivated go-getter with the requisite experience and skills to join this team, please apply today! Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. You'll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts - take a look here! You can find the position description here Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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