Procurement Excellence Manager
Wellington
Full time
Expires in: 17 days
Posted by:New Zealand Transport Agency
Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Lead our high performing Procurement Excellence team
- Draw on your expert knowledge and thought leadership
- Permanent opportunity based in Wellington
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity''
We are looking for our next Procurement Excellence Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of best practice procurement to meet our fit for purpose approach to procurement including methodologies, processes, procedures, models, systems and tools to drive greater public value outcomes.
This role will see you leading change, by identifying and determining suitability of new and innovative ideas and concepts and working on a diverse programme of work that crosses multiple parties. You will lead the development and implementation of programmes and initiatives for the delivery of procurement excellence and capability uplift outcomes for NZTA | Waka Kotahi. You will manage a small team of professionals to support the administration, development and delivery of procurement excellence outcomes.
You'll draw on your expert knowledge and thought leadership, to provide specialist advice on procurement to both internal and external customers, at all levels.
We are looking for someone who can identify, develop and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, possesses an in-depth knowledge and application of procurement and commercial practices and is an effective change agent.
Ko koe tēnei | About you''
To be successful in this role, you will bring a passion for driving change, sound commercial expertise, business knowledge and procurement experience that contributes to the ongoing development and application of best practice procurement excellence for NZTA | Waka Kotahi and its supply chain. As a standout achiever, you'll lead the delivery of commercial excellence procurement outcomes and support NZTA | Waka Kotahi to achieve efficient execution of its commercial planning, sourcing, management objectives.
Knowledge and experience:
- 5+ years procurement and/or commercial experience
- Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining best practice procurement
- Experience in managing internal/external people and resources
- Experience in continuous process improvement
- Experience in change management
- Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Knowledge or experience in infrastructure delivery would be preferable
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.'
Ko wai mātou | About us'
The purpose of Te Ama - Commercial and Corporate Group is to:
Provide'business planning (includes NLTP), financial, investment, and assurance services for Waka Kotahi and the land transport sector, ensuring value for money and expected benefits are being realised, enabling Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and effectively.' '
Deliver'services that underpin effective performance, including legal, governance, risk and assurance, business planning and budgeting, programme management, procurement, business support, and corporate properties and workplace services.
Enterprise Procurement is the procurement centre of excellence for Waka Kotahi. Our goal is to make it easier for our customers to do business well. We aspire to be the modern centre of excellence.
Included in our benefits we also offer 5 weeks annual leave, an extra 'My Day' to take whenever you like, and a new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
You will find a copy of the Position Description here.
Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.
Rā Katinga | Applications close: 2 May 2024
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.