Downer Looking for Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Interested in kick starting your career in Procurement? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Procurement division within the BSC (Business Services Centre). This position will be based in our Auckland Office with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

THE ROLE

Responsibilities

This position sits within the BSC, Procurement team. Reporting into the National Procurement Manager you will be responsible for although not limited to:

• Actively manage our preferred suppliers
• Managing suppliers to their contractual obligations
• Delivering in accordance with procurement’s quality standards
• Supporting procurement team across a broad range of clients and categories
• Interpreting and analysing data and supplier / market research
• RFx production and management
• RFx analysis – quantitative and qualitative
• Ongoing monitoring of preferred supplier spend and utilisation
• Management of SRM process for preferred suppliers
• Using strategic sourcing methodologies across different business divisions and categories
• Resolution of operational issues between suppliers and business users
• Contract administration
• Completing projects in pre-determined target timescales
• Using procurement’s IP and applying to business scenarios
• Contributing to the core value of Zero Harm safety

ABOUT YOU

• Preferable, Under Graduate studies Procurement, Logistics &/or Supply Chain or
• Tertiary Qualified in a Business/Commercial related degree or
• Up to 2 years’ experience in a Procurement, Finance or Operational environments
• Functional/ Technical Skills & Competencies
• Takes initiatives and thinks ahead
• Has an openness to learning in a changing environment.
• Has good communication skills and can respond appropriately to feedback and seeks feedback
• Looks to understand the needs and concerns of the customer
• Takes personal accountability for delivering results

WHAT WE OFFER

Benefits

As an employee of Downer, you may benefit from a range of career support programs, well-being packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Salary sacrifice superannuation;
• Novated leasing;
• Banking discounts & offers;
• Discounted travel & accommodation;
• Discounted vehicle rentals;
• Offers and cash back on selected shopping portals;
• Discounts on technology products; and
• Exclusive offers on a range of vehicles.

If you are enthusiastic and dedicated to establishing and growing your career we’d love to speak to you! Hit apply now or contact Fraser McGill for more information on [email protected] . Please note applications via email will not be accepted