Procurement Specialist - Clinical Consumables, Medical and Interventional - Procurement - PSC &HTM

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the role is to perform a range of procurement functions including the development and execution of procurement strategies for the relevant sub-categories. Through progressive procurement, you will work to deliver broader outcomes that encompass sustainability, equity, value add, innovation, and risk management, while contributing to procurement strategy across specific sub-categories, including prioritisation of initiatives

In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies that manage probity and reflect the sub-category goals, while managing national, regional and local procurement sourcing activities including: exemption management, procurement plans development, RFx processes, collaborative procurement, and/or secondary procurement process. You will also negotiate contract renewals or RFx contract outcomes as appropriate and lead the technical/clinical evaluation process, including equipment/products/services evaluations, configuration workshop/presentations, and reference site check process.

This role will see you working with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, including the Category Managers to develop and maintain an appropriate programme for Supplier Relationship Management for the category/portfolio of suppliers.

The successful candidate will need to be based at their nearest hospital or corporate office to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. Your location of work can be discussed at the interview stage.

Mōu | About you

You would be an experienced procurement professional with a clinical background or experience working in healthcare settings. You would have experience in dealing with complex procurement and supply chain situations dealing with multiple stakeholders with pressing requirements. You would be a self-starter, excellent communicator, and problem solver.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• 2+ years relevant commercial or procurement experience
• Qualification in any health discipline or experience of working in health for 3+ years
• Experience with total cost of ownership / whole of life costing model and management of complex multi-stakeholder portfolios
• In depth knowledge of end to end procurement practice
• Developed commercial skills that enable significant contributions to be made to the wider business agenda
• Ability to work strategically whilst simultaneously maintain a focus on detail
• Good interpersonal communication skills, speaking confidently and conveying clear and compelling messages
• Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills 
• Confidence with qualitative and quantitative data analysis. 
• Experience in the development of commercial documents that demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen and sound knowledge of commercial contracts

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ashlyn Clarricoats at careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz