Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand DDS IT Full time

**Introduction**:
Are you an experienced IT Procurement Specialist looking for a new challenge? Join our team and take on a pivotal role where you will have the opportunity to shape procurement strategies aligned with our company's goals and objectives.

Make your mark on this rare opportunity

Remote first Workplace
Great company culture
Embrace a dynamic role in procurement strategy and innovation

About DDS IT

Our culture starts and ends with our people.

We are a successful IT Services business with an eye on the future, having grown to 100+ staff across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch. Our culture starts and ends with our people. We are a growing people-centric team who work with Passion, Energy and Heart to deliver incredible customer experiences. We operate with flexibility and have created a friendly, caring and family feel workplace. You bring your best self to work to fulfil your potential and enable our Vision of connecting people and technology to improve the everyday life of New Zealanders.

At DDS IT we are big enough to partner with some of New Zealand’s leading Enterprise companies. But we’re small enough that any one of our clients can pick up the phone and talk to any one of our leadership team. Our size allows easy access to key stakeholders and resources helping remove barriers to create a collaborative environment for share valuable knowledge.

We're growing and truly walk the talk of our values aiming to positively impact individuals both professionally and personally. Our drive for excellence and willingness to go to the ends of the earth for clients has created rapid growth and a loyal customer base.

Our Mission is to become our customers trusted service provider. We believe we will achieve this through increasing the productivity of organisations, through the intelligent use of our products, services, and insights day in and day out.

**Description**:
A little bit about the role

Join us as an IT Procurement Specialist at DDS IT and play a vital role in managing and optimizing the procurement process for goods and services. This position requires a strong understanding of procurement principles, negotiation skills, and supplier relationship management. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

**Some Key Responsibilities include**:
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery time.
Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements.
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition processing, purchase order management, and supplier performance evaluation.
Analyse market trends, conduct supplier evaluations, and maintain a diverse and reliable supplier database to optimize the supply chain.
Monitor inventory levels and establish strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Stay up to date with industry advancements, regulations, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
Utilize quote management skills to streamline procurement processes and drive efficiency.

**Skills and Experiences**:
A bit about you

Having a bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is highly desirable. Your proficiency in negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management is essential to excel in this role.

Familiarity with New Zealand procurement regulations and industry standards is necessary. While your excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen focus on cost optimization and efficiency, are vital assets.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. You would also be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Flexibility and the ability to respond to incoming requests while constantly challenging the status quo are important qualities we value.

**Talk to us NOW**:
Join our team and contribute to the success of DDS IT by leveraging your expertise in IT procurement.

People are at the heart of DDS IT. Excellent culture with a caring and family feel. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join the DDS IT Professional Services family.

At DDS IT, we strive for excellent HR and Recruitment and Selection standards. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE) and believe that diversity within the workplace is an essential element to our success.

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