Strategic Sourcing Business Partner

Job title: Strategic Sourcing Business Partner

Company: Metlifecare


Job description:

• Join a high performing sourcing team in a high growth business and industry
• Focus on property and construction.
• Gain further experience in a high growth business

About the roleAt Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), plus more than 30 years of looking after Kiwi retirees, we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.To support us on our continued journey, we are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Business Partner to proactively drive the strategic sourcing and execution plans, delivering meaningful change to the Group’s supplier relationships and sourcing spend.Reporting to the Head of Strategic Sourcing and working within the wider team of three, you will be highly visible in the business, leading collaboration with key stakeholders to assist them with their strategic objectives.This role is a unique opportunity to step into a high growth business and work alongside leaders in the retirement industry.Kery responsibilities will include:

• Be a change agent within the business by working to develop, implement and execute the strategic sourcing policies, strategies, and objectives
• Partner with key business units around strategic objects and plans
• Develop and deliver sourcing activities to support the business units’ strategic plans, utilising data insights, frameworks, tools, and templates
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to foster and encourage collaboration
• Work on tenders in the range of $5K – $200K, with the opportunity to take on multi-million-dollar tenders under guidance, plenty of room to develop!

About youWith a relevant degree, you will have 2+ years’ experience working in a commercial role, such as procurement, sourcing etc in a customer/supplier facing role, ideally in the property or construction space.Along with this we are looking for:

• Experience in writing and delivering complex contracts with strong commercial outcomes
• Familiar and experienced with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software
• Project management and leadership skills along with previous negotiation experience would be ideal
• An articulate, cross functional team player who is happy to challenge the norm, is resilient and a natural relationship builder

About usEstablished in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance – automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world’s leading learning specialists
• Education, Development and Training Support

How to applyPlease apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers pageNot sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page to see our other current vacancies.Follow us on our socialsPlease note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

Expected salary:

Location: Newmarket, Auckland

Job date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:27:54 GMT

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