Procurement Business Partner

4 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Te Ratonga Ahumoni | Financial Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Generous leave and professional development provisions
- Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a strategic role within a leading academic institution?_
- Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
- He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te _Kaiarataki Whiwhinga_? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
Due to a retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the University's procurement strategy and delivering value across a range of services. In this exciting position, you will collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to implement innovative procurement strategies that support the University's mission and goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development and execution of best practice procurement strategies.
- Provide expert advice, mentoring, and support to senior leadership across the University.
- Collaborate on large-scale, multi-stakeholder procurement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to policy development, educate stakeholders, and ensure procurement practices meet the University's compliance, operational, and strategic objectives.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate agreements, and support contract implementation and supplier relationship management.

**Mōu | Who You Are**
To be successful in this role you will have at least 10 years' procurement expertise, managing large scale procurement projects in a multi-stakeholder environment, and have:

- a Bachelor's degree in management, procurement or relevant field
- an alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- IPS Membership: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership
- experience in managing corporate, legal, library, digital, and maintenance contracts. (an advantage)
- proven ability to manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring sound decision-making and optimal outcomes
- strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships
- a thorough understanding of current market conditions and business needs that influence procurement strategies
- a strong understanding of the financial, risk, and legal aspects of procurement and contract management
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- an alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
The role of Financial Services is to provide central procurement, accounting, business insight, advice, and processing of financial transactions. The unit provides a high-quality service while developing and maintaining excellent collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. The procurement team champions the end-to-end procurement process - from identifying business need, through to contract management. Everyone is making a difference to the University by helping shape and build a sustainable environment for our students.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**

**The closing date for this position is: Thursday, 13 March 2025 (midnight NZ time)**:
The salary for this position falls within the General Staff Collective Agreement Band 6 salary range - $103,235 - $128,403. Appointable salary within this range is dependent on skills and experience.

**UC's Benefits**
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
- generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
- UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave
- onsite childcare facility
- supportive working environment
- professional development and study opportunities
- a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

If you would like more information regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact Nick Rosewarne

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 25614
- Posted on
- 27 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 13 Mar 2025 23:59
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Procurement
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Continu

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