Procurement Officer

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**

An exciting opportunity is now available for a highly capable administrator with exposure in a procurement / supply chain environment looking for their next step in their career. The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the procurement, contract and category management functions for the Outsourced Clinincal Sevices team based in Auckland. The role will assist in the development of sourcing plans and perform data analysis to identify opportunities to support procurement strategy and planning initiatives. The Procurement Officer will also play a part in monitoring, renewing and negotiating contracts as appropriate, and support end-to-end procurement initiatives at varying levels.

You will assist in our sourcing strategies that manage probity and support national, regional and local procurement activities including: exemption management, procurement plan development, RFx processes, and secondary procurement process. You will also support the technical, quality and commercial evaluation processes, including supplier presentations and reference site check vists if required.

You will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the Category, Contract and Procurement Managers to assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate programme for Supplier Relationship Management for the category/portfolio of suppliers.

**Mōu | About you**

You are an enthusiastic and engaged professional with exposure to supporting cross functional teams within complex organisations. You enjoy engaging across a wide varietry of stakeholders, developing functional working relationships focused on the delivery of improved deliverables and outcomes. You have strong organisation, planning and problem-solving skills. You are able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively even under pressure.

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

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

- Proven procurement exposure 1+ years
- Supplier Relationship experience
- Understanding of government end to end procurement practices
- Ability to work strategically whilst simultaneously maintain a focus on detail
- Good interpersonal communication skills, speaking confidently and conveying clear and compelling messages
- Team player with competent communication and influencing skills
- Confidence with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Proficient if MS Office Suite
- Knowledge and appreciation of a category management approach
- Understanding of the development of commercial documents that demonstrate a level of commercial acumen and knowledge of commercial contracts
- 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