Senior Procurement Specialist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead project teams through high-stakes procurement processes.
• High-profile project shaping the future operation of the land transport system.
• 12-month fixed-term opportunity with great benefits.
• Modern Wellington office location with flexibility to work from home.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We're seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Senior Procurement Manager) who will support project teams through large or high-risk procurement and contract negotiation processes. You'll work closely with the Principal Procurement Manager on this complex procurement project.

With your strong communication and engagement skills, you'll provide commercial support and specialist advice on procurement to both internal and external customers. You'll assess procurement strategies, make complex decisions based on clear analysis, and have a good understanding of risk management techniques.

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Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience in a similar senior role.
• Relevant post-graduate procurement experience (minimum 5 years), preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, contractual requirements, and risk management techniques.
• Sound understanding of tendering principles with the private sector.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or relevant technical discipline highly desirable.
• MCIPS certification or relevant experience in commercial or procurement roles.
• Ability to gain professional registration or membership of a NZ professional institution.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to gain 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 Commercial and Corporate group provides key specialist corporate functions crucial to NZTA - Waka Kotahi efficiency and organisational excellence. NZTA - Waka Kotahi procurement function is led by the Enterprise Procurement team and is supported by various other teams including Investment and Finance, Legal, Risk and Assurance, and Health, Safety and Environment.

Benefits:
We offer a great set of benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Insurance scheme for permanent employees.

Apply now and be part of our team in shaping the future operation of the land transport system at the NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi!

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 19 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.