Procurement Specialist (Enabling Functions)

October 24, 2024

Auckland Transport

Auckland City

OTHER

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
Providing transport options for a vibrant, growing city requires high quality assets and services. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for our Enabling Functions 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.
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.
Key responsibilities include:

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.

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

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Professional memberships

AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.
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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