Head of Procurement and Contracts

7 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

The Christchurch City Council employs around 3000 people who are passionate about our city and communities. We provide highly used libraries, pools, parks as well as essential services like water, waste collection and specific services like dog registrations. We work with communities to ensure our city and communities are supported with the right planning, policy and consenting to enable our city to be liveable, safe and inclusive, well prepared for the future, and with opportunities for all.

The Procurement and Contracts Unit operates as an integral part of the Resources Group, acting as a centre-led shared service provider and enabler to the Council's business units - ensuring that Council continue to advance the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of Christchurch residents. With an eye firmly on the future - and the future is bright - Christchurch City Council needs an exceptional people leader and procurement professional to take on the role of Head of Procurement & Contracts.

**About the opportunity**

Reporting to the General Manager Resources, the Head of Procurement & Contracts takes overall accountability for the strategic direction and management of the Council's procurement and contract management function. In doing this, the Head of Procurement & Contracts will:

- Provide effective leadership of a diverse and experienced team - ensuring all team members are engaged, supported and achieving their individual and team goals.
- Take ownership of the procurement policy and strategy - develop strategic and operational plans as a framework for the development, implementation and management of best practice procurement processes, systems and policies.
- Influence wider organisational culture and behaviours - ensuring best practice is applied across all procurement activities, in alignment with Council's vision, strategic priorities and community outcomes.
- Be a champion of excellence - being at the forefront of national procurement ecosystem trends and constantly identifying global initiatives and risks that will drive outcomes both at the Council and across the national procurement industry.
- Contribute as a high performing member of the Resources Group; supporting overall planning and execution of operational initiatives.

This role needs a capable and influential senior leader with strong technical capability who can foster a culture of real engagement. Is this you?

**About you**

Smart and driven, you will be a tertiary qualified procurement, supply chain or operations professional who is a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen - you will be an accomplished procurement professional with successful and highly regarded experience in a senior leadership role within an organisation of scale. You will have strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Your real strength will be your ability to inspire, lead and motivate people creating a constructive, high performance culture. You will be experienced in taking your team on the journey with you through changes and transformation. Strong and steady leadership is the key here

If you have a genuine passion and affinity for making a difference and contributing to Christchurch being a city of opportunity for all; then we want to hear from you.
- To view a full position description, please click on the link at the foot of the page._
- The health and safety of our residents and staff remain the Christchurch City Councils top priority. We want our facilities and services to be accessible to as many people as possible which means that anyone entering or working at any Christchurch City Council site must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19._
- The Christchurch City Council is committed to creating a workplace that attracts, retains, and values employees from a diverse range of ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences. Christchurch benefits from a diverse community, introducing a wide range of experiences and skills that make our city better and Council decision making more informed._

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