Procurement Specialist
Role type: Permanent full-time
Location: Wellington
Salary range: $107,284 to $143,694 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role
Part of a high performing team, you'll use your procurement & contract management skills and experience to support MPI's Procurement team. You will play an integral part in this mahi by supporting procurement functions and working towards MPI's stratigic outcomes that include Prosperity, Protection, Sustainability and Visable Leadership.
Responsibilities of this position will include proactively considering all opputunities for achieving effective delivery by ensuring funding is used efficently, considering value for money and accountability.
The primary focus of this role will be supporting ICT but may involve supporting other business units as required. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, leading and facilitating procurement processes through to contract negotiation and signing, and providing advice and assistance to contract managers.

Mōu - About You
If you have a customer focused approach, can build strong and effective relationships with business partners, know your ROI's from your COI's, and sharp analytical skills – this is the career opportunity for you.
Were looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in procurement and contract management with at least 2 years and preferably 5+ years' experience with ICT procurement
• Has a proven track record in leading contract negotiations
• Advanced communication and presentations skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience
• Experience in or understanding of risk management in a procurement and contract management context
• Experience in analysing issues, evaluating options, and reporting on them

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
The Procurement and Commercial Management function is made up of four teams supporting business units across MPI in the areas of procurement, contract management, contract administration, and commercial advice.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
We're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 19 November
If you have any questions about the role, please email kirsty.rogers@mpi.govt.nz

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