Procurement Specialist

We are seeking two people to fill this position, the role has a strong focus on involving and supporting our stakeholders to bring better outcomes and different thinking while ensuring we maintain a robust process.

Procurement at Orion:
The procurement function at Orion has been on a journey to bring effective process and structure, strong and fair commercial terms, and good contract management to our supply relationships. They feel pretty proud of what they have achieved, so are now investing to better support their focus on innovation, value optimisation, and broader outcomes.

To keep moving forward, they have reviewed their procurement team and have created the role of procurement specialist.

The specialist role is broad reaching in its requirements with any given day involving any or all of the following:

- heavy work creating, managing, or explaining a contract
- leading strategic discussions for market strategies (and then doing the doing)
- integrating environmental and social outcomes into our procurement
- supporting effective mutual relationships with suppliers
- changing thinking, being proactive and strategic
- paperwork (they are hands-on)
- ensuring we meet Orion’s regulatory, commercial and internal compliance obligations

As a team they manage risk and cost, optimise supplier management and safety, meet and expand on ecological and environmental goals, source both domestically and internationally; and contribute to the total quality management of the organisation.

Why procurement at Orion is a great place to be: The following five points are Orion’s principles, and they are how people at Orion live and work.
- People can be curious, explore new possibilities and learn in pursuit of our vision
- People feel safe to be themselves
- People can take ownership, exercise good judgment and act
- People deliver what’s required to a high standard
- People support each other and work together as a team

They are a values-driven team and are looking for people who can bring new insights while relishing in the opportunity to add value and make a difference.

They think these roles will be interesting to people with a range of experience who want to further develop their value. A benchmark test of skills and experience would be; that you have a good understanding of environmental and social elements of a healthy supply chain and had exposure to implementing contracts based on any or all of the following; 3910, 4911, CCCS, etc.

Orion recognises that their people are critical to the success of their business and are committed to providing a caring work environment that enables professional and personal growth. In this role, you will have plenty of opportunity to learn and progress your career without having to sacrifice your work-life balance.

As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. Their network extends over 8,000 square kilometres across central Canterbury from the Waimakariri River in the north to the Rakaia River in the south and delivers electricity to more than 211,600 homes and businesses. They are here to power a cleaner, brighter future for the community and New Zealand, now and in the future. At Orion, you will be joining a best-in-class electricity network that enables energy choice and supports decarbonising the region.

Orion has a proud tradition of being a great place to work. The dedication, energy, and innovation of their people and their dynamic and challenging work environment have helped to build this tradition and position Orion as a sought-after Canterbury employer.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, contact India Bell on 03 265 0667.

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