Procurement & Contracts Lead

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi._**

Our Procurement team here at the Council is intrinsically connected to our organisation's vision and strategic priorities. The team is not only focused on enhancing operational and commercial outcomes, but also on delivering a sustainable and innovative service that is robust and transparent.

They achieve this by collaborating across Council and by strategically linking sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management and performance analytics.

As the Procurement and Contracts Category Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end procurement projects within the Infrastructure space with varying levels of complexity.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**
- You will act as a leading contributor to the efficient and effective management of Christchurch City Council's procurement (incorporating sourcing and contract management) activities in the field of Infrastructure
- Lead and manage allocated end-to-end sourcing projects which will often be low to medium risk and/or high risk
- Supporting the Procurement Manager and Procurement and Contracts Category Lead, you will develop and implement category strategies that support Council's strategic objectives and maximise Council's realisation of benefits.
- The role also incorporates Contract Management (when required to do so), to lead the development and implementation of contract management plans for operational contracts

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**
- Experience leading procurement projects within a medium to large organisation
- High degree of knowledge regarding procurement disciplines and methodology
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in the management/delivery of infrastructure or operational projects
- Experienced at Contract Management or Contract administration
- Training/Education in Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management, Commerce, Business, Finance or Law

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

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.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- ** Hours of work**: Full-time Permanent Position
- ** Location**: This position is primarily based at Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch
- **_ Salary_****:

- Closing Date - Thursday 7th November 2024_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._


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