Procurement Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join our clients' Procurement Services team in Invercargill.

This is a broad and commercially focused procurement role where you will work closely with stakeholders to deliver effective procurement outcomes.
You will lead and support end-to-end tender processes, provide commercial advice, and manage supplier and contract relationships in line with procurement policies and best practice.

You will be involved in:

• Leading tenders, evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Developing procurement plans, business cases and procurement strategies.
• Providing commercial and procurement advice to operational leaders and stakeholders.
• Managing contract reviews, performance, risks and supplier relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues across the procurement function.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and external stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' procurement experience, with strong exposure to tenders, evaluations, negotiations and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement processes, systems, policies and best practice.
• Experience developing procurement documentation and tender reports.
• Excellent analytical, written, presentation and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Experience within local or central government would be advantageous, as would MCIPS or other relevant professional qualifications.

If you're a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working with stakeholders and wants to make a tangible impact, we'd like to hear from you. Please send CV to brad@alexanderjames.co.nz