October 14, 2024

New Zealand Government

Wellington City

FULL TIME

Manager Procurement Intelligence & Supplier Relationships

Make your mark - lead our newly created team!
Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment
Join our growing team! Varied, interesting, high-profile work

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As our new Manager Procurement Intelligence and Supplier Relationship Management you will lead our procurement intelligence and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function, responsible for ensuring NZTA Waka Kotahi is an informed and intelligent client, able to make informed decisions, manage commercial risk and deliver value for money outcomes for Aotearoa.

The focus of your new role will be to identify, build and develop information, intelligence and insights which provide ongoing strategic development and improvement of value for money through procurement for NZTA Waka Kotahi and across the wider transport sector, while also driving the implementation of effective supplier relationship management. Leading a newly created team, in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to utilise your commercial and supplier management expertise while supporting varied and interesting work.

The likely appointment range for this position is $154,908 to $189,332. To view a copy of the position description click here.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box).

Proven experience in roles with a focus on intelligence and insights and engagement
Knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management and an understanding of procurement processes
Strong commercial knowledge and experience of working in complex organisational and market environments.
An understanding and experience in government financial processes, budget and contract management
Experience leading and managing a high performing team
Experience leading high level strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking, and in continuous process improvement and implementing change initiatives

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?

Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment-and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees - you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We embrace flexibility and take a principle-based approach that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA - you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Procurement function at NZTA is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the supply of external resources to NZTA. Procurement is an essential part of how NZTA delivers our critical business functions to support Te Kāpehu, our strategic direction. Many functions of NZTA are performed, in full or part, using external suppliers and we are one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies. NZTA is not only responsible for its own procurement requirements, but it also leads procurement practice across much of the land transport sector.'

Rā Katinga | Applications close:' Sunday 27th of October
Apply today - upload your CV and cover letter via the link below.'

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.