Procurement Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Procurement Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Want to work for a team that will value you?
• Bring your excellent relationship building skills
• Lead procurement strategy across the business

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is committed to being a champion airport and a key contributor to real growth in Christchurch and the South Island. We exist not only to bring people south from all over the world, but to relentlessly create opportunity for our place in the world. Join us on the journey and you will become part of a strong team driving growth for the economic benefit of our airport, our city and our island.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager or an experienced Procurement Specialist ready for the next step in their career. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead and enhance the procurement strategy across all business units, whilst improving the commercial outcomes through enhanced negotiation capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• leading and developing the procurement capability including expertise in terms of strategic direction whilst ensuring that CIAL is kept up to date with global best practice
• liaising and managing relationships with the business/internal stakeholders to ensure planning, agree a pipeline of procurement priorities and to support the business with delivering their projects and key objectives
• reviewing procurement policies, procedures and strategic knowledge to ensure a reflection of global best practice
• enhancing CIAL's supply chain to ensure continuous improvement, innovation, resilience and best cultural fit to allow CIAL to deliver its objectives and goals
• leading or managing RFx market engagements 'end to end' ensuring compliance and overall best value for CIAL, this includes drafting all documentation and managing the whole process either directly or with the Procurement team
• establishing SLAs and KPIs to monitor key aspects of supplier performance as part of a robust contract management process
• leading a small team and providing guidance and support to Managers throughout the company.

The person

The successful candidate will:

• ideally have at least seven years experience in procurement and three years in a management or senior role
• have MCIPS or internationally recognised Procurement Management certification or equivalent experience is preferred
• demonstrate commercial discipline and focus, managing commercial risk while driving growth
• be a strong team player with excellent relationship building skills
• have strong experience in implementing value delivery systems
• be able to influence and negotiate on sourcing priorities and allocate procurement services
• have experience in contract negotiations and undertaking tenders
• be a good strategic and analytical thinker and can prioritise the management of a wide variety of tasks.

Why work for us?

We celebrate performance excellence, have a culture that has our values and protecting our people at its heart, and we are committed to building a champion team with the capability and passion to achieve our mission, to be a champion airport, recognised at home and abroad as an engine room for the prosperity of Christchurch, the South Island and New Zealand. We hold regular team lunches, Christmas events and an annual awards dinner to make our team feel welcome and appreciated!

If you're interested in joining our champion team and starting your journey with Christchurch Airport, apply today. Applications will be considered as they come in so if you are interested, don't wait to apply!

Please click the 'apply' button to submit your application for this role.

Applications close 9am Monday, 30 July 2018.