Procurement Specialist

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for our Public Transport & Customer Procurement team to work with our internal business units and our external suppliers and partners to help plan, source and manage the services, goods and works that are required to deliver assets and services. In addition to any Public Transport or Customer category experience, experience in energy/electricity procurement would be ideal.
- Please note: This is an 8-month fixed-term opportunity._

The key purpose of this role is to develop and execute procurement category strategies and plans, deliver successful sourcing outcomes and, enable contract and supplier management to deliver the best possible 'public value' outcomes for AT.

The role will consider the 'whole of life cost' of the goods, services or works being procured, work with a range of stakeholders to be a trusted business partner and position Auckland Transport as 'customer of choice' by its suppliers.

You will develop and execute procurement strategies that:

- Proactively supports Auckland Transport in delivering positive outcomes via its procurement activities.
- Enable achievement of related objectives, outcomes and key deliverables in the AT Enterprise Business Plan.
- Contribute to achievement of specific sustainable procurement objectives and actions.

This is a great career opportunity for your journey in procurement, and you will be well supported and encouraged to further upskill and develop through industry collaboration, structured training, and meaningful initiatives for Auckland Transport.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Engaging with the business to plan, implement and execute procurement strategies and plans.
- Meeting with suppliers to support the business with effective contract and supplier relationship management.
- Developing tender documentation and leading the business through the sourcing process to successful conclusion of a contract.
- Coordinating the contract management and review process and ensure that it is documented

**Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?**
- Minimum 5 years in a Procurement, or Commercial related role, including 2 years at an intermediate level.
- Previous experience in Energy/Electricity procurement will be highly considered, but not mandatory.
- Tertiary degree (e.g., BCom, BEng or LLB), or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline.
- Previous accountability for significant spend with experience across project planning, category management, sourcing, contract and/or supplier relationship management.
- Keen to make a direct contribution to delivering high quality assets and services for Tamaki Makaurau

**Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation**

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. **Manaakitanga**:

- We care, **Tiakitanga** - Safe with us, **Whanaungatanga** - We connect, **Auahatanga**:

- Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

- Investment in your professional development and training
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
- Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional memberships

**Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.**

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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