Procurement Manager

• Focus on procurement strategies that meet quality, cost and delivery criteria.
• Lead the negotiation of infrastructure contracts
• 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 care, acute care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. 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 fantastic 12month Fixed Term opportunity to join our Supply Chain team as a Procurement Manager, under the commercials & contract management function. The role will focus on a large infrastructure spend in FY 24/25 towards new building projects.

In this role, you will:

• Implement procurement strategies for acquisition of infrastructure project cost with QS and project consultants that meet quality, cost and timely delivery criteria.
• Work collaboratively with Design and consulting teams to coordinate supplier selection, commercial terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation as required.
• Lead the negotiation of infrastructure contracts with suppliers and subcontractors for spend greater than $ 250K NZD.
• Prepare and review building tenders, produce management reports during the procurement phase track the status of bids, evaluate the pricing.
• Present alternative Infrastructure procurement tactical strategies and to meet scope & budget.
• Drive Commercials and Contracts Management of Direct and Indirect procurement.
• Lead efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget.

Skills and Experience

• Experience ideally within engineering, procurement and construction space.
• Knowledge in the construction industry methods and applications and in construction procurement.
• Knowledge in related governmental laws and respective building codes.
• Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound project management skills and ability to think creatively and strategically
• 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 with a global focus and awareness
• Ability to manage internal and customer relationships, team orientation and interpersonal skills

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

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.