Senior Procurement Specialist
Newly created role
Work as part of a team of experts in their field
Central Wellington location
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
In this newly created role, you'll be the procurement SME and primary point of contact for a portfolio of internal customers in the business.
Covering our corporate services (people, finance, Governance & Sustainability teams) you'll provide advice, guidance and support on procurement and commercial activity within those portfolios.
You'll do this through delivering good practice planning, sourcing and managing to optimise the performance of procurement and commercial activities across NZ Post, and to maximising the value of procurement and commercial outcomes.
What that really means is you'll engage with key stakeholders within your portfolio, understand their needs, requirements and how you and the team can best support them from a procurement and commercial aspect. You'll do this by:
Completing needs analysis and devising sourcing strategies
Leading end to end vendor selection processes, including early and pre-market engagement
Establishing and undertaking governance and stakeholder engagement
Developing evaluation frameworks and leading both contract negotiations and concluding of contracts
Building the bench strength of the procurement function within NZP by assisting with continuous process improvement as well as developing and maintaining strong relationships (internally and externally)
Managing a procurement portfolio including balancing work allocations to deliver great procurement outcomes for NZ Post and our stakeholders.
Mou - About you
You'll be experienced in the world of procurement leading projects, specifically in the plan and source components and supporting the business for effective contract management along with a solid understanding of risk management within a procurement context.
Experienced in working in large and complex environments, you'll be comfortable providing procurement advice to senior stakeholders, analysing issues and evaluating options.
Along with managing diverse internal and external relationships, you'll be a dab hand at building and managing effective project teams. You'll couple this with:
Experience in a multi supplier environment
Demonstrated experience of complex analysis, assessment and delivery of recommendations
Being a strong relationship builder, who can navigate issues and find resolutions that benefit all parties
The ability to deal with multiple shades of grey and ambiguity that filter into our worlds
Naturally you'll also be a strong communicator, who can engage at all levels, taking the complex and distilling it into clear and concise messaging.
Mo te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post
NZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future. We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce.
It's an exciting time to join.
He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!
Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
Retail shopping discounts with our partners
An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
Plus more!
Hiahia? - Interested?
Come and join the whanau! Bring your passion for creating great commercial relationships to the team at NZ Post.
If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website.
If you require additional information, contact Michele Christie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 087 5195. Applications for this position close on 18 August 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test.
If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. Our team of experienced in-house recruiters is the glue between our business and finding the right person for the role and we therefore won't consider candidates through agencies (unless previously arranged).
There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.
We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
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