Procurement & Contracts Lead

at  Christchurch City Council

E NGA IWI, E NGA KARANGATANGA HURI NOA I TE MOTU, TENEI TE MIHI ATU KI A KOUTOU KATOA. HE PIIRAA TENEI KI A KOE. HAERE MAI KI TE TONO MO TETAHI TUUNGA I TE KAUNIHERA O TE TAONE O ŌTAUTAHI.

Our Procurement team here at the Council is intrinsically connected to our organisation’s vision and strategic priorities. The team is not only focused on enhancing operational and commercial outcomes, but also on delivering a sustainable and innovative service that is robust and transparent.
They achieve this by collaborating across Council and linking sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management and performance analytics.
As the Procurement and Contracts Category Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end procurement projects within the Infrastructure space with varying levels of complexity.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? HE AHA NGĀ HUA KI A KOE?

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | KO ĒTAHI ATU KŌRERO:

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 the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Please include in your application a Statement addressing the criteria (about you bullet points)

• Hours of work: Full-time Permanent Position
• Location: This position is primarily based at Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch
• Salary - The salary band for this position is from $93,200 - $103,336 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.Closing Date - Thursday 7th November 2024

• You will act as a leading contributor to the efficient and effective management of Christchurch City Council’s procurement (incorporating sourcing and contract management) activities in the field of Infrastructure
• Lead and manage allocated end-to-end sourcing projects which will often be low to medium risk and/or high risk
• Supporting the Procurement Manager and Procurement and Contracts Category Lead, you will develop and implement category strategies that support Council’s strategic objectives and maximise Council’s realisation of benefits.
• The role also incorporates Contract Management (when required to do so), to lead the development and implementation of contract management plans for operational contracts