Procurement Specialist
Role type: Permanent full-time
Location: Wellington
Salary range: $107,284 to $143,694 depending on skills and experience
Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role
Part of a high performing team, you'll use your procurement & contract management skills and experience to support MPI's Procurement team.
You will play an integral part in this mahi by supporting procurement functions and working towards MPI's strategic outcomes that include Prosperity, Protection, Sustainability, and Visible Leadership.
Responsibilities of this position will include proactively considering all opportunities for achieving effective delivery by ensuring funding is used efficiently, considering value for money and accountability.
The primary focus of this role will be supporting ICT but may involve supporting other business units as required. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, leading and facilitating procurement processes through to contract negotiation and signing, and providing advice and assistance to contract managers.
Mou - About You
If you have a customer-focused approach, can build strong and effective relationships with business partners, know your ROI's from your COI's, and have sharp analytical skills, this is the career opportunity for you.
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience working in procurement and contract management with at least 2 years and preferably 5+ years' experience with ICT procurement
Has a proven track record in leading contract negotiations
Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience
Experience in or understanding of risk management in a procurement and contract management context
Experience in analysing issues, evaluating options, and reporting on them. You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.
Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team
The Procurement and Commercial Management function is made up of four teams supporting business units across MPI in the areas of procurement, contract management, contract administration, and commercial advice.
Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI
We're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.
Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
Annual Wellness payment
Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses / frames
Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau, and hapori.
We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter, we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 19 November. If you have any questions about the role, please email ******.
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