Manager Procurement Capability and Practice

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent opportunity based at our National Headquarters in Wellington
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent employee benefits including up to 6% Kiwi Saver employer contribution

Fantastic opportunity to help shape and grow procurement capability across an entire organization within a new procurement team.E pā ana ki te kamupene | about the company Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 2017 under the Fire and emergency New Zealand Act 2017. The role of our new organisation is to reduce unwanted fires, respond to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters and support increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be: We Do the Right Thing - Kia TikaWe Serve and Support - ManaakitangaWe Are Better Together - WhanaungatangaWe Strive to Improve - AuahatangaOur employee benefits include matched KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to 6%, life and income protection insurance for eligible employees, and a wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself. Mō te tūranga | About the roleThe Manager Procurement Capability and Practice leads the team responsible for the development and ownership of Fire and Emergency's procurement processes and practice (tools, templates, guidance and business processes). This includes contract and supplier relationship management frameworks, ownership of Fire and Emergency's contract management system and is responsible for procurement related data, analytics, and reporting. The role will drive right-sized best practice and standards to optimise the performance of procurement across Fire and Emergency. Ngā kawenga matua | Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining Fire and Emergency's procurement processes and practice.
- Identifying requirements for and leading, procurement capability development across Fire and Emergency.
- Managing and maintaining the Fire and Emergency's contract management system.
- Development and implementation of a Supplier Relationship Management Framework within Fire and Emergency.
- Prepare papers to support the development of procurement capability in Fire and Emergency.
- Lead procurement innovation working closely with the Head of Procurement, Manager Sourcing, Procurement Business partners and Business Group leadership teams.
- Actively involved in identifying and influencing changes that improve commercial capability within Fire and Emergency.
- Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
- Provide back up for the Head of Procurement, Sourcing Manager and Procurement Business Partners, as required.

Ngā whakaritenga matua | Key Requirements
- Strong technical procurement experience (10+ years), leading or supporting procurement and contract management.
- Strong strategic experience (5+ years) working in procurement assurance and transformation space, influencing at a ‘C' suite level.
- Significant people leadership experience within the procurement and contract management area.
- Knowledge and practical experience in the provision of procurement advice to stakeholders.
- Understanding of risk management in a procurement context e.g. Health & Safety.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
- Well-developed analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Advanced experience in managing diverse internal and external relationships.


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