Senior Advisor

5 days ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Full time

**A uniquely inclusive and culturally rich workplace with a whānau-first culture.**:

- ** Free health and life insurance, flexible work options, generous leave provisions.**:

- ** Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).**:

- ** Flexible location within the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region, but required in Te Awamutu 1-2 days per week.**

**Mō tēnei mahi (About this job)**

The Senior Advisor Procurement supports our success as an educator by using a value-for-money approach, being innovative, influencing decisions and delivering robust, timely outcomes. The Senior Advisor manages end-to end tendering processes and provides advice and guidance on purchasing and tendering procedures, while implementing solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Key responsibilities include:

- Provision of procurement/contractual/commercial advice
- Procurement and category planning and analysis
- Tender development and process management
- Contract drafting, negotiation and maintenance.
- Supporting Takiwā and Uepū with supplier performance management and contract reviews
- Contract variations
- Process/contract model improvements

This role works cross-functionally with a range of internal stakeholders and is a key part of the Procurement team whose relationships internally and with suppliers are strong.

**Mōu (About you)**
- 3+ years procurement experience, running end-to-end tender processes (public sector procurement experience would be ideal).
- Contract management experience.
- Broad knowledge of procurement concepts, methodologies, and commercial practices.
- Sound communication, organisation, prioritisation and workload management skills.
- Proven ability to build lasting, credible relationships with others.

**Mō mātau (About us)**

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, **‘tauira success’** is our mission and **‘whānau transformation through education’ **is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
- Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
- Flexible work hours and work-from-home options for some roles.
- Free car parking at our main campuses.

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