Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Live and work in Wellington, New Zealand - the coolest little capital in the world
• Carry out end to end procurement on a diverse range of complex projects, including ICT procurement
• Help coach and mentor procurement staff on delivering commercial solutions

About the role.

As our Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will bring with you your extensive commercial experience and sound business acumen. You will have the ability to build strong relationships and create commercial strategies for complex end to end procurements. The role will be responsible for a wide range of procurement projects across a variety of portfolios from Social Services, ICT to Property Projects. You will have a key role in coaching and mentoring procurement staff on delivering strategic commercial/procurement solutions.

Skills and experience required:

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in leading and implementing strategic sourcing strategies
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven track record in negotiating and influencing
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff
• ICT -specific experience
• At least 8+ years practical experience in complex end to end procurement
• Strong knowledge of government processes

About the team:

The procurement team is part of the Finance Systems and Control branch which sits within the Finance and Performance group.  The branch is responsible for the full range of functions, including ensuring MBIE's internal controls are strong and fit-for-purpose, by developing and implementing effective financial policies, procedures, systems and operational finance services that support MBIE's deliverables. Procurement is responsible for providing advice to the business on procurement guidelines, preparing procurement plans and associated documentation, tendering and ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Government Procurement and Property Group (NZGPP) requirements.

Why work for us?

MBIE offers significant opportunity for developing experience across a broad variety of areas. We encourage excellence and proactively support development through on-the-job learning, training courses, conferences and seminars, development programmes, secondments, rotations to other branches and study opportunities.

About MBIE:

The purpose of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is to Grow New Zealand for All.  Our goal is to create a strong and high-performing economy by creating an environment that supports businesses to become more productive and internationally competitive.

Our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours. 

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Maia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

How to apply:

Click on the APPLY button below in order to be directed to our on-line careers website.  You may view a position description at this site, as well as complete the on-line application, and upload a CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

Please email Lapulou Mo'ale at Lapulou.Moale@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/1513584 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 8 March 2021

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