Senior Procurement Specialist – Digital Procurement Permanent - full-time opportunity in Te Puna Rangatopu (Corporate Procurement) Wellington Based If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by the challenges that come through enabling digital technology solutions that put our customers and key stakeholders first, we offer unique opportunities to work on interesting nationwide mahi in an environment that appreciates diversity and focuses on talent development and recognition. Help shape the future of Education He mea tarai e matou te matauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ona huanga We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau. We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose. So that we: Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi. Give priority to regional and local voice. Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support. Improve feedback loops and information flows. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our akonga in our education system. Mo tenei turanga | About this role The Senior Procurement Specialist Digital Procurement is responsible for managing portfolios (category management), shaping and leading complex procurements (end-to-end), including communicating, understanding and providing advice about the procurement strategy, developing documentation, managing the process through to the award of contracts and management of smaller contracts/specialist areas. It supports the effective use of sourcing strategies for resources, goods and services to ensure best public value outcomes are obtained. Ensure contracts are developed that include commercial terms that reflect smart, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based (SMART goals) and key performance indicators that deliver agreed sustainable broader outcomes. Provide advice to the business ensuring the provider is engaged in the Ministry's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework and their performance is monitored and regularly reviewed in collaboration with procurement commercial manager(s), business units, and or programme directors and project managers. Consult with and advise our wider procurement whanau to ensure new initiatives with digital components are in line with the wider Matihiko (Digital) strategy. Review business technology problem statements and or technology feature requirements and feed into and own the commercial case(s) during business case planning development and business case delivery. The role reports to the Team Manager Digital Procurement. Salary range: $96,598 - $117,175 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience. We also offer: Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported The ability to purchase extra days leave A range of employee network groups An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing Mohou ake | About you To be effective in the role, you will have developed digital procurement experience, commercial experience, excellent relationship management skills, experience working in complex procurement activities, be customer focused, and comfortable advising on and delivering multiple procurement activities. You will also offer: 4-6+ years procurement experience with a strong understanding of each stage of the procurement process and Government Procurement Rules including digital secondary procurement and primary procurement constructs. At least 3 years' experience working with or in a digital technology commercial environment. Significant relationship building experience including the ability to provide specialist advice, influence and consult with a broad range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable broader outcomes that promote digital inclusion, digital equity and follow government and the Ministry policies for digital products and services. Well-developed commercial/contract negotiation experience including experience in managing high value and or politically sensitive negotiations. If you want to work in a high trust, collaborative, inclusive team that offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for growth and career development, we need you in our whanau. Matau ropu ake | About our ministry, group, and team Te Puna Rangatopu deliver well connected, efficient and effective corporate services that enable our people to deliver their best every day. The Digital Procurement team sits under the Te Puna Rangatopu Corporate umbrella within the wider procurement team. Digital Procurement is responsible for leading the procurement function for Information Communication & Technology (ICT). We ensure delivery of excellent digital procurement support focused on improving quality of outcomes for Education, delivering innovative solutions, while being customer-oriented and value-for-money driven. Our support ranges beyond the education sector, including the Ministry and other education sector agencies. We deliver 'centre-led' procurement services, driving commercial and broader outcomes to enable Ministry services and the digital learning environments for Kaiako, akonga and their whanau. Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference? Applications for this position are being managed by Beyond Recruitment. For further information, please contact Nicci Giles at ****** or 021 192 6814. Applications close Midnight – Sunday 3 October 2023. We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr