Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 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 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. This is a great opportunity to work in a large and complex organisation and be exposed to a variety of high-profile projects.

You can expect to work on:

- Delivering a whole-of-life cost analysis approach for strategic capital procurement / operations procurement initiatives
- Monitoring supplier performance and managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance and continuous improvement, including facilitating workshops
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide expert advice on procurement processes
- Conducting market research including spend analytics and strategic response to identify potential suppliers

You will also look for sustainable and social procurement outcomes that can be achieved from council group’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
- Proven 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 1.6 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, 1st October 2024

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