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Job Offer: Principal Procurement Specialist:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Two fixed-term (until 30 June 2023), Wellington located functionsKia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About our group and team BE&S – Business Enablement and Support You will be a key member of the Business Enablement and Support (BE&S) group. In BE&S we deliver well-connected, efficient and effective corporate services that enable our people to do their best work every day. The essential services, support, tools and resources we provide help make the Ministry a great place to work. Within BE&S the Ministry procurement team has its sights set high, we are well on our way to being the benchmark for high-performing procurement teams in government. We support the Ministry’s priorities through effective engagement of third-party providers to deliver commercial and educational results, ensuring strong commercial stewardship, value for money and management of supplier risk. About these functions The Principal Procurement Specialist provides specialist procurement insight, mentoring and support for Group Managers and teams. This requires multi-level engagement working collaboratively to influence and develop relationships. Tasks include performing needs analysis, developing sourcing strategies, establish procurement plans and manage high quality procurement processes that deliver tangible value to each Group and the wider Ministry. The Principal Procurement Specialist is also responsible for creating, communicating and delivery of the ‘end to end’ procurement life cycle, as well as identifying and implementing areas of improvement through the procurement of products and services that support the Ministry, the Education Sector, for both English and Te Reo M?ori language mediums as well as initiatives for all cultures. About you To be prosperous in this function, you will be a key member of the procurement team, driving procurement excellence and continuous improvement both within the Ministry and across a broader, multi-agency, education procurement services network. You are able to develop and articulate your vision, and establish key relationships across government and private procurement organisations. Additionally, you will also offer as follows: » Bring energy and enthusiasm to promote and shape how procurement can improve results not just adherence to process » Have practice in doing things differently to meet the needs of client and supply partner groups with a range of differing cultural and working practices » A good knowledge of differing needs and ways of working to support greater inclusion of M?ori and Pacific peoples business » Good commercial acumen, an knowledge of what drives good service value and how to identify and minimise key commercial risks » Well-developed commercial/contract negotiation practice including practice in managing high value and or politically sensitive negotiations » Significant relationship building practice including the capability to provide specialist advice, influence and consult with a broad range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors » Excellent verbal and written communication expertise » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga Are you ready to make a difference? The Ministry procurement team is recognised as a leader in government procurement, we have a large and highly capable team, working closely with MBIE and other core agencies to develop the procurement function in NZ. We offer a highly flexible family friendly work environment. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. There is more information in the job description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. For more information, Contact Us by Anil Muringathery at anil.muringathery@education.govt.nz or 04 463 7955. Applications close on Sunday, 17 October 2021. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/702009_JobDesc.pdf How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1569132ASkills:
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