The Role
- Support the procurement manager to ensure value and compliance.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to internal staff on procurement best practices.
- Act as the primary internal contact.
- Employ advanced negotiation skills.
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Oversee, draft, review, and monitor contracts.
- Lead complete (end-to-end) tender processes aligned with best practice standards.
About You
We are looking for a procurement professional with a background in public sector procurement.
- A deep, current understanding of New Zealand Government Procurement Rules and associated operational systems (e.g., GETS).
- Demonstrated capability to quickly resolve issues and apply strong analytical thinking to complex situations.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across all levels.
- Proven capacity to manage workload, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to establish trust and credibility quickly with a diverse range of internal colleagues.
- Confidence to take full ownership and leadership of competitive tender processes from start to finish.
You will have senior-level procurement experience, preferably gained within a Government or might be a strong Advisor ready to transition to a senior role, having successfully led end-to-end procurement processes.
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