Procurement Business Partner

Job title: Procurement Business Partner

Company: University of Canterbury


Job description: Te Ratonga Ahumoni | Financial Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Continuing (permanent) position
• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Generous leave and professional development provisions

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a strategic role within a leading academic institution?Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaiarataki Whiwhinga? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Due to a retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the University’s procurement strategy and delivering value across a range of services. In this exciting position, you will collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to implement innovative procurement strategies that support the University’s mission and goals.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of best practice procurement strategies.
• Provide expert advice, mentoring, and support to senior leadership across the University.
• Collaborate on large-scale, multi-stakeholder procurement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy development, educate stakeholders, and ensure procurement practices meet the University’s compliance, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate agreements, and support contract implementation and supplier relationship management.

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will have at least 10 years’ procurement expertise, managing large scale procurement projects in a multi-stakeholder environment, and have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in management, procurement or relevant field
• an alignment with our organisation’s values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• IPS Membership: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership
• experience in managing corporate, legal, library, digital, and maintenance contracts. (an advantage)
• proven ability to manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring sound decision-making and optimal outcomes
• strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships
• a thorough understanding of current market conditions and business needs that influence procurement strategies
• a strong understanding of the financial, risk, and legal aspects of procurement and contract management
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• an alignment with our organisation’s values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

If you are ready to make an impact within a dynamic and innovative university environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated procurement team and contribute to the University’s continued success.Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The role of Financial Services is to provide central procurement, accounting, business insight, advice, and processing of financial transactions. The unit provides a high-quality service while developing and maintaining excellent collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. The procurement team champions the end-to-end procurement process – from identifying business need, through to contract management. Everyone is making a difference to the University by helping shape and build a sustainable environment for our students.Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can,and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here:The closing date for this position is: Thursday, 13 March 2025 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.The salary for this position falls within the General Staff Collective Agreement Band 6 salary range – $103,235 – $128,403. Appointable salary within this range is dependent on skills and experience.UC’s Benefits
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave
• onsite childcare facility
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visitPēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these toIf you would like more information regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact Nick Rosewarne
Strategic Procurement Manager,You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

Expected salary: $103235 – 128403 per year

Location: Christchurch

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:09:16 GMT

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