VIPeople Staffing & Recruitment | Listed 2 days ago
Procurement Specialist
Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description
* Excellent support from management
* Able to take the lead role in pricing, tendering and negotiation
* Make a direct impact on product quality and business success
About the company: Our client is locally owned and operated and has been providing goods and services to the building industry for 40 years in Christchurch. They are part of a wider group providing exceptional building services and solutions.
We are assisting them in seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist who is ready to make a direct impact for the business and industry.
For You
* Excellent support from Management
* Flexibility to make this role your own
* Company benefits - parking onsite, uniform, discounts
* Fantastic opportunity to grow
Your New Role
Obtain goods and services that are necessary for the operation of our client's successful business. This involves reaching out to existing and potential suppliers, negotiating prices and terms of contracts, and managing the entire procurement process from start to finish.
Main Responsibilities
* Relationship Management - develop and maintain effective relations to foster and encourage collaboration
* Lead negotiation - develop and implement cost-saving strategies while upholding quality and supplier performance
* Strategic thinking - able to identify issues for procurement and contract management
* Risk management - identify, mitigate and monitor risk
Procurement plays a critical role in our client's business by controlling costs, minimizing financial risks, and improving financial performance.
Looking For
* At least 5+ years in a strategic procurement role
* Experience with tendering, sourcing and lead negotiations
* Building and merchant knowledge will be highly favourable
* Resilient, determined and adaptable to change
* Able to form a robust foundation for success
* Analytical thinker, logical and organised
The prime objective for our Procurement Specialist is to control, consolidate and save costs in the most convenient and conventional ways. Secure an interview with Louise today! Click APPLY to send me your updated CV.
About VIPeople
We are 100% locally owned and operated across the North and South Islands specialising in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Logistics, Sales and Finance and Office Support.
The VIPeople Values
We believe it is important to lead with Customer Centricity, Responsibility, Integrity, and Professionalism. Following these values creates a sense of unity throughout our staff, clients, and candidates.
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