Procurement & Contracts Lead

Procurement & Contracts Lead E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi Our Procurement team here at Council are our commercial enablers. They are busy behind the scenes working to deliver a sustainable and innovative service that is robust and transparent. This team works closely across the business with a variety of departments - having a collaborative mindset and a passion for the greater good is important to achieve in this position. As the Procurement and Contracts Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end procurement and contract management of varying levels of complexity. About the role | Ko te mahi nei As the Procurement and Contracts Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end procurement and contract management of varying levels of complexity. As a procurement specialist within a team, you will be leading allocated sourcing projects, providing strategic guidance, driving best practice strategies including a focus on contract management and relationship development across the Council. You will have a deep understanding of sourcing and contract management. About you | Ko Koe Tēnei Your ability to develop and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships assists you in being an effective specialist. You'll work alongside the supplier market to understand trends and ensure you are delivering the best value for money for the organisation and the community. We're looking for the right person to join us and we're excited to see what qualities you will bring that will compliment our strong team. You'll report to one of our Procurement Managers, procuring a variety of works and services and ensuring that plans and policies align with the Council's Procurement Policy and strategic objectives that relate to procurement. You'll be an expert in end-to-end procurement practices and will operate within a best practice framework, with experience in a broad range of sectors. You'll have contract management experience and ideally have experience in digital and corporate procurement activities. Experience in infrastructure is desirable but not essential.

Your excellent written and oral communication skills will help deliver concepts and strategies to stakeholders across the Council. Innovative, collaborative, strategic, and interpersonal skills will stand you in get stead for this role. If you're looking for a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation where true work-life balance can be your reality, then you'll be pleased to know you will fit right in. What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe? Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

You will also benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave. Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation