Team Leader Procurement Excellence

4 weeks 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._**

At the Christchurch City Council we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one yet staying true to ourselves. Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

Providing positive and strong direction to the Procurement special projects team comes the role of Team Leader Procurement Excellence. This role is imperative to the leading of continuous improvement of procurement capability and activities across the organisation and its supply chain, all while promoting best practice. Being a true leader will see you guide your team to perform at a high level - gathering, analysing and reporting data to optimise procurement performance.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

You will work closely with our Procurement and Contract Leads to identify supply chain risks and opportunities using reporting tools to identify and streamline processes. You'll manage the team to undertake special projects and will maintain Procurement Framework and will stay up to date with Central Government directives. Assisting the Procurement Managers and Contracts Category leads you will develop and implement category strategies that support Councils strategic objectives.

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

Being collaborative and pragmatic will see you develop and maintain positive working relationships. You'll have a supportive and inquisitive approach and will lead discussions to better enhance Procurement best practice. You'll have extensive experience with the analytical side of this Procurement based role and will hold a relevant degree or MCIPS.

**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 - Fulltime Permanent Position_
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch_
- Closing Date - 13th March 2025_

**_ 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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