Senior Procurement Advisor

2 months ago

Waikato District Waikato, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawahiaa is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.

The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

**Who are we looking for**

In this role, you will leverage your extensive procurement experience to support teams across the Council in achieving their goals while enhancing their knowledge and confidence in procurement best practice. We seek someone who is adaptable, resilient, and skilled at building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You should be comfortable leading and executing end-to-end sourcing initiatives as project needs arise.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan, lead, and deliver procurement activities for assigned initiatives.
- Provide sound commercial analysis and advice to senior stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted business partner, offering procurement guidance to senior leadership.
- Conduct whole-of-life cost analyses and risk assessments for strategic procurement initiatives.
- Facilitate contract negotiations and documentation as needed.

**Key Requirements**:

- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Experience in a dynamic and adaptable work environment.
- Strong drive to influence and implement change.
- Excellent understanding of the Government Rules of Sourcing.

**Why join our team**

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring this to life. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origins, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or disability status. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Location: Ngaaruawaahia

Hours of work: Fixed Term for 12 months 40 hours per week

**Application Closing Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 at 11:59PM.**
- Reference #
- 32960
- Posted on
- 07 Nov 2024
- Closes on
- 22 Nov 2024 23:59
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Accounting & Financial Services
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time

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