Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities. Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more effective and efficient AT. Delivering Auckland's transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Providing transport options for a vibrant, growing city requires high quality assets and services. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for our Public Transport & Customer Procurement team to work with our internal business units and our external suppliers and partners to help plan, source and manage the services, goods and works that are required to deliver assets and services. The key purpose of this role is to develop and execute procurement category strategies and plans, deliver successful sourcing outcomes and, enable contract and supplier management to deliver the best possible 'public value' outcomes for AT. The role will consider the 'whole of life cost' of the goods, services or works being procured, work with a range of stakeholders to be a trusted business partner and position Auckland Transport as 'customer of choice' by its suppliers. You will develop and execute procurement strategies that: Proactively supports Auckland Transport in delivering positive outcomes via its procurement activities.Enable achievement of related objectives, outcomes and key deliverables in the AT Enterprise Business Plan.Contribute to achievement of specific sustainable procurement objectives and actions.Contribute to valuing Te Ao Maori.This is a great career opportunity for your journey in procurement, and you will be well supported and encouraged to further upskill and develop through industry collaboration, structured training, and meaningful initiatives for Auckland Transport. Key Responsibilities: Engaging with the business to plan, implement and execute procurement strategies and plans.Meeting with suppliers to support the business with effective contract and supplier relationship management.Developing tender documentation and leading the business through the sourcing process to successful conclusion of a contract.Coordinating the contract management and review process and ensure that it is documented.Ko koe tenei | About you Minimum 5 years in a Procurement, or Commercial related role, including 2 years at an intermediate level.Tertiary degree (e.g., BCom, BEng or LLB), or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline.Previous accountability for significant spend with experience across project planning, category management, sourcing, contract and/or supplier relationship management.Keen to make a direct contribution to delivering high quality assets and services for Tamaki Makaurau! Ko wai matou | About us At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together. In addition, our Flexible Working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation and the individual. In addition, we also offer: Investment in your professional development and training?Opportunity for greater leadership and accountabilityModern?CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based?officePaid parental and partner leaveStudy assistance?Health and Wellbeing benefits?Professional memberships?Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role. Alternatively for a confidential discussion or further information please contact Kate Lawrence at ****** #LI-KL1
