Procurement Manager

• Focus on procurement strategies that meet quality, cost and delivery criteria.
• Work collaboratively with design and consulting teams 
• 12month Fixed Term

About Us

We are a company with a consistent growth strategy, providing an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory Healthcare. The patient is at the forefront of all we do and our people have a true purpose when they come to work each day.

About the role

We have a unique 12month Fixed Term opportunity to join our Supply Chain team as a Procurement Manager, under the commercials & contract management function.  The Procurement Manager role is to implement procurement strategies linked to long term business objectives. 

The role is exciting and varied and includes commercials and contracts management, managing cost reduction projects and working collaboratively with key local and global suppliers to add value to the entire supply chain. The key focus initially for this role will be working directly with the business group and supply chain team and is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted supply of materials and Services to various business groups. 

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes 

• Commercials and Contracts Management of Direct and Indirect procurement.
• Driving efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget 
• Supporting the business functions by conducting analysis of commercial opportunities 
• Preparing business case to assess risk and competitiveness of identified opportunities
• Taking a lead role in solving commercial issues that may arise
• Category knowledge, price negotiations, contracts, project management. 
• Identify internal and external cost drivers to understand our cost structure and leverage strategies where appropriate 
• Work with key suppliers on new and existing business to deliver productivity gains 

Skills and Experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualification, Engineering preferred 
• Procurement experience, ideally within the medical device or high-tech design/ manufacturing environments  
• Knowledge in a variety of procurement categories e.g. Plastics, Metal, Electronic & Electromechanical
• Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Sound project management skills and ability to think creatively and strategically 
• Global commercial awareness 
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement through analysis 
• Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing 
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Ability to manage both internal and customer relationships 
• Team orientated, with strong relationship and interpersonal skills  

Company and Culture 

At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare we have a passion for making things better, not only for our patients but for our employees.  Therefore, it is key that our successful applicant has a real focus on continuous improvement.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited is a thriving, cutting-edge medical device company with a wide and growing range of highly innovative healthcare products.  We have manufacturing facilities in New Zealand and Mexico, and sales offices and distributors operating in 120 countries globally.

If you are someone who enjoys seeing results from your efforts and who gains satisfaction from being part of an open and friendly team environment producing innovative medical devices that make a difference to people's lives, then this is an opportunity not to be missed