Procurement Business Partner

About Ryman Healthcare

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.'

What will you do?

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner - Operations to deliver strategic procurement, vendor management, and procurement led initiatives to drive value across Ryman.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into effective procurement strategies. You will lead sourcing and tender processes, negotiate supplier agreements, and build strong vendor and internal relationships across key categories including food & beverage, medical consumables, security, fleet and general operational supplies that support our day-to-day village operations.

Other key responsibilities include:

• In partnership with the Procurement Manager, plan and execute procurement strategies and/or category plans that support business objectives.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement initiatives that maximise value for the business, focusing on cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, service levels, and delivery.
• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers to ensure they meet company requirements.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders (with support from both the Procurement Manager and GM Procurement) across the business to deliver results in a cross functional, category-based environment.

What's in it for you?

If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this roleA career at Ryman offers:

• Ongoing support for professional development and career progression
• Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
• Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
• Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga classes
• Free gym membership for onsite gym
• Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options

Who are you?

• You bring solid experience in procurement, negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management across a variety of operational categories, and know how to deliver commercial outcomes that support village operations.
• You've got a strategic mindset and the ability to translate business needs into effective procurement strategies
• You have experience in translating business requirements and priorities into commercial outcomes and mitigating risk through supply agreements and relationships
• You are passionate about delivering results
• You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment
• You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one
• You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure
• You value communication that is clear, effective, and powerful

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.