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Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Palmerston North

Salary

$119  -  $200 k/yr

Job Description

Position Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded procurement professional to further their career in an environment of continuous improvement that is implementing a procure to contract system. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will join our Procurement and Contracts team. This position can be based at either our Palmerston North or Wellington locations, with hybrid working arrangements available.

About the Role
As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration across a diverse range of stakeholders involved in procurement, contract, and supplier management activities. You will think strategically about emerging opportunities and challenges in procurement, developing thoughtful insights, recommendations, and action plans.

This role requires a comprehensive skill set, reflective of the full procurement lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead, develop, and deliver procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports, and other procurement documentation.
  • Manage, review, negotiate, and administer contractual documents (both new and existing).
  • Conduct and participate in supplier engagement meetings between suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure measurable outcomes benefiting all stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, demonstrating leadership and persuasion to influence stakeholders to adopt best practice procurement policies and processes.


What You Will Bring

  • A degree in a relevant subject, or additional certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS), with a good understanding of New Zealand Procurement Rules (preferred).
  • Proven experience leading collaborative procurement projects in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with a high degree of commercial acumen.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience managing large tenders/contracts.
  • Knowledge and experience in embedding sustainability and Te Tiriti considerations into sourcing and supply chain strategies (desirable).
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and impactfully to diverse audiences.


Why Join Massey University?
Massey University is a world-leading institution, known for connecting research with community and industry to address national and global challenges. Through collaboration across disciplines and locations, we deliver solutions while culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We embrace innovation and continuously improve our ways of working and learning, leveraging emerging technologies to support our staff and students across complex environments.

What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey provides:

  • A flexible, enabling, and inclusive environment.
  • Superior superannuation employer contributions (up to 6.75% of salary).
  • Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plans for you and your family.
  • Additional university holidays.
  • Study fee concessions.
  • A commitment to being a Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led organisation.


Apply Now
If you are a self-motivated procurement professional with a strong customer service focus and a proactive mindset, this role is for you.

Please submit your application online. Appointments may be made before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Hard Skills Required

  • Procurement Plans
  • Tender Documents
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Contracts Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
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