Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Our Auckland Council Procurement team has an opportunity in the **Capital Procurement/ Operations Procurement team** for a **Strategic Procurement Specialist** to join the team

This is a great opportunity to work in a large and complex organisation, be exposed to a variety of projects and to high profile work. This role would progress into a Procurement Category Manager position, and we encourage development and growth towards this.

As a Specialist you will work in partnership with business units to develop and execute procurement category strategies and plans, while also building a pipeline of capital procurement / operations procurement initiatives. This role is intended for operations/indirect spend categories, but not limited.

**You can expect to work on**:

- Delivering a whole-of-life cost analysis approach for strategic capital procurement / operations procurement initiatives
- Supplier relationship management, including facilitating workshops
- Spend analytics and strategic response

You will also look for sustainable and social procurement outcomes that can be achieved from council’s procurement spend. You will focus on your customer and co-locate with them when necessary to complete strategic procurement activity including strategy/planning, sourcing, negotiations and supporting contract and strategic supplier relationship management.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

**We will also be looking for**:

- Evidence of strong foundational sourcing knowledge, as this is key for the role
- Experience with supplier relationship management
- Confidence leading or running workshops to internal and external stakeholders
- Initiative, drive and ability to independently manage the allocated procurement categories/initiatives

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

So, what’s in it for you? You’ll be immersed in a small and diligent team. You’ll be exposed to all facets of banking/accounting and build your network across council. This opportunity will allow you to actively participate in the development of yourself and team to enhance your capability and influence.

We offer a flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.
- You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts - take a look _here
- Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._

You can find the **position description** here

**Applications close**: Tuesday 13th June
- **Please note the wider team requires immediate support, therefore we are moving fast and shall be interviewing whilst receiving applicantions. **_
- Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._
- Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Our Auckland Council Group Shared Services Procurement team has an opportunity for a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join the Capital Procurement/ Operations Procurement team! As a Specialist you will play a crucial role in optimizing our procurement practices and driving value for Auckland Council Group. You will...

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Our Auckland Council Procurement team has an opportunity for a **Strategic Procurement Specialist** to join the Capital Procurement/ Operations Procurement team! As a Specialist you will play a crucial role in optimizing our procurement practices and driving value for Auckland Council. You will work in partnership with...

  • Procurement Specialist

    2 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Our Auckland Council Group Shared Services Procurement department has a permanent full-time opportunity in the Operations Procurement team for a Procurement Specialist to join the team! As a Specialist, you will work with the procurement team to develop and execute procurement category/ sourcing strategies and plans,...

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    **Have a direct impact in our very own Tāmaki Makaurau**: - **Grow and progress within the team into Senior Procurement Roles**: - **Flexible and supportive work environment** **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Our Auckland Council Procurement team has a permanent full-time opportunity in the Capital/Operations Procurement team for a Procurement...

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 days ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Our **Auckland Council Procurement team** has a **permanent full-time opportunity** in the Operations Procurement team for a **Procurement Specialist** to join the team! As a Specialist, you will work with the procurement team to **develop and execute procurement category strategies and plans, deliver supplier...

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    6 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Momentum Consulting Group Full time

    Flexible working arrangements available - Attractive remuneration package - Personal development opportunities As the Senior Procurement Specialist you will contribute to the overall objectives and Infrastructure and Procurement strategy working with the Director and Managers of strategy to achieve this goal. **Procurement responsibilities**: - Build and...

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    9 hours ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Corrections Full time

    **About the Job**: - **Collegial and diverse team**: - **Wide portfolio including ICT, Property & Facilities, Fleet and Prison Industries**: - **Permanent full-time opportunity based at our Wellington National Office**: - **Salary - $114,942 - $162,270** **_Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi - There is only one purpose to our work: the...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 days ago

    Auckland, New Zealand Northpower Limited Full time

    Keen to join a team that powers communities and helps shape New Zealand's future?We're on the hunt for a go-getter Procurement Specialist to join our contracting business and make a real difference. The roleAs one of our Procurement Specialist, you'll take charge of procurement and sourcing functions for our contracting business.Reporting to the Assets and...

  • Strategic Procurement Professional

    1 month ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time

    JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, a leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serves approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second. We are headquartered in the Netherlands.For over 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief that amazing things can happen over a cup of coffee. Our portfolio includes more than 50 brands such as Moccona, L'OR, Hummingbird, Bell...

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    2 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Airways Full time

    **About Airways**: Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their...

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Talent International Full time

    new zealand auckland contract negotiableWe’re on the hunt for an exceptional Procurement Specialist to join our amazing client in the financial services sector. An organisation that values innovation, collaborations and excellence. - 6 month Contract - Hybrid working - 3 days in the office - Auckland Central location Key Responsibilities: - Lead...

  • Procurement Manager It, Procurement Transformation

    7 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    **Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent University, with a turnover of $1.6bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. With over 6,000 staff and 46,000 students, the University of Auckland is...

  • Procurement Category Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland, New Zealand Suntory Holdings Limited Full time

    Procurement Category Specialist Requisition ID: 8676Who are we? Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution...

  • Principal Procurement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Grow your expertise in one of NZ's largest public sector procuring agencies - Join our growing team! Varied, interesting, high profile work - Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment - Permanent opportunity based in Auckland **Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity** As one of our new Principal Procurement Specialists in our Infrastructure...

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    4 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Genesis Energy NZ Full time

    Reference #- 26166- Posted on- 24 Sep 2024- Closes on- 04 Oct 2024 12:00- Location(s)- Auckland Office, Hamilton Office- Expertise- Procurement- Job level(s)- Experienced- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time**About us** Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading energy retailers, supplying electricity, natural gas and LPG to more than half a million...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 months ago

    Auckland, New Zealand Extrastaff Full time

    A giant within the New-Zealand market is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join their expanding team with a focus on minor capital works and maintenance services.Duties and Responsibilities:Create and implement Procurement Processes and SystemsMaintain supplier intelligence to inform strategy development and decision makingManage...

  • Manager - Strategic Social Procurement

    2 days ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Do you want to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives? This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference every day - Work across Kāinga Ora and the public sector to connect, collaborate and progress social procurement activities and impact - Locations considered: Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch - $184,887 per annum | 5 weeks annual...

  • Experienced Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand NELL INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LIMITED Full time

    **About us** Millen has been an NZ-owned brand since 2000. The business now has six stores nationwide in Auckland, Hamilton, Whangarei, and Tauranga. The business takes pride in stocking a wide range of high-quality and durable bath - and kitchen-ware products and being able to offer back-to-back services through its retail showrooms, warehouse, and...

  • Principal Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Procurement Specialist at New Zealand Transport Agency, AucklandGrow your expertise in one of NZ's largest public sector procuring agenciesJoin our growing team! Varied, interesting, high profile workFlexible, friendly, and high performing work environmentPermanent opportunity based in AucklandAs one of our new Principal Procurement Specialists in...

  • Principal Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Procurement Specialist at New Zealand Transport Agency, AucklandGrow your expertise in one of NZ's largest public sector procuring agenciesJoin our growing team! Varied, interesting, high profile workFlexible, friendly, and high performing work environmentPermanent opportunity based in AucklandAs one of our new Principal Procurement Specialists in...