Contract Specialist

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

The primary purpose of the role is to perform a range of contract management functions. This includes the execution of the contract management strategy for the relevant categories.

In this role you will be responsible for developing, executing and maintaining multiple strategies and programmes such as the contract management strategy for the relevant categories; contract management, including prioritisation of contract management initiatives, ongoing benefit realisation and performance management; and an appropriate programme for Supplier Relationship Management for the category/portfolio of suppliers.

You will lead the contract negotiation and development process, working with the category team to setup Panel Agreements and Master Agreements with key suppliers, maintain category contracts management, including contract reporting and manage renewal of expiring and expired contracts and manage the contract DFA approval and sign-off process.

This role will see you working with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, including legal, finance, suppliers, and logistic providers, clinical engineering and product management teams to optimize commercial outcomes and mitigate risks to procurement initiatives.

**Mōu | About you**

We are seeking a self-starter, with great can-do and will-do attitude and a desire to deliver. You'll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on collaborative and team work.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- Experience in contract management including end to end contract lifecycle and end to end procurement practice, with a category management approach.
- Proven experience leading contract management activity and negotiation ensuring the outcomes and efficiencies forecasted are delivered
- Experience in the development of commercial documents that demonstrate commercial acumen and sound knowledge of commercial contracts
- Proven stakeholder and supplier relationship management and communication skills, including excellent networking capabilities, influencing and presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience completing qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and a strong focus on detail.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world**

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

**Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us**

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply