Christchurch City Council Looking for Procurement and Contracts Category Lead at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Our Procurement team here at the 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 across the business and closely 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 Category Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end sourcing projects with 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 contract management. As a procurement professional, you know that your ability to develop and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships assists you in being an effective specialist. You’ll be working alongside the supplier market to understand trends and make sure 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 complement our strong team.

You’ll be reporting 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.

To be successful in this role 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 you’ll ideally have experience in Infrastructure procurement activities. You’ll have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to 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.

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
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Information

Hours of work – Fulltime Fixed Term/Secondment – 6 months

Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch

Salary –The salary band for this position goes from $71,529 – $79,477 per annum (based on a 40-hour week) Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

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