Procurement and Contracts Lead

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
Our Procurement team here at the Council are our commercial enablers. They are busy behind the scenes working to deliver a sustainable and innovative service that is robust and transparent.

This team works across the business and closely with a variety of departments - having a collaborative mindset and a passion for the greater good is important to achieve in this position.


As the Procurement and Contracts Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end sourcing projects with varying levels of complexity.


As a procurement specialist within a team, you will be leading allocated sourcing projects, providing strategic guidance, driving best practice strategies including a focus on contract management and relationship development across the Council.

You will have a deep understanding of sourcing and contract management.


As a procurement professional, you know that your ability to develop and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships assists you in being an effective specialist.

You'll be working alongside the supplier market to understand trends and make sure you are delivering the best value for money for the organisation and the community.


We're looking for the right person to join us and we're excited to see what qualities you will bring that will complement our strong team.


You'll be reporting to one of our Procurement Managers, procuring a variety of works and services and ensuring that plans and policies align with the Council's Procurement Policy and strategic objectives that relate to procurement.


To be successful in this role you'll be an expert in end to end procurement practices and will operate within a best practice framework, with experience in a broad range of sectors.

You'll have Contract Management experience and you'll ideally have experience in Infrastructure procurement activities.


You'll have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to deliver concepts and strategies to stakeholders across the Council.

Innovative, collaborative, strategic, and interpersonal skills will stand you in get stead for this role.


If you're looking for a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation where true work-life balance can be your reality then you'll be pleased to know you will fit right in.


Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.


You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities


Flexible working arrangements
  • WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.


Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Additional information:

  • Hours of work_
  • Permanent Fulltime Position


Location
  • This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch_


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