Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD NEW ZEALAND Operating out of 30 branches divided into 3 regions, they are experts in providing fully integrated logistics services, managing supply chain, warehousing with the scope to implement a fully integrated 3 and 4PL service. The business is committed and engaged in their efforts to stay on track regarding carbon reduction plans for 2030, with 2 of their key principles focused on "People" and "Planet". About the role: As the procurement lead, your objective is to provide full oversight across current procurement activities within the NZ operation. You will learn the current practices, converse deeply with internal stakeholders and develop and implement a robust, modernised procurement function through clear, achieveable action plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced procurement leader searching for an opportunity allowing you to own an entire function, it's national direction and breath life into it from the ground up. With full support and investment from your peers, the CEO and a fully established group procurement team off-shore, you will have a solid platform to succeed. Key responsibilities: Develop deep, meaningful and trusting relationships across the NZ operation. From exec to regional, branch management functions. Provide expert consultation to internal business unit heads in terms of the current state of play, how things could look and how to get there. Analyse and interpret overall historic and present performance. This could include, but not limited to SRM, contract management processes, cost control, alignment with overall business strategy and be data savvy enough to make insightful, forward thinking decisions. Re-evaluate entire procurement procedures from basic tendering to complex transformational projects. Provide clear direction using your own previous experience in similar situations in addition to your own refined, procurement instincts. Be ready and prepared to build something and the ground work required to do this. This role is a legacy leaving position. You have the chance to make a real, tangible impact to the business in NZ and whether or not you develop your career here (or abroad) with the group, or move onto a new challenge in the future, you have the opportunity to leave an enduring mark. What you should bring: Significant procurement experience, in both leadership and hands on capacities. Demonstrated ability to create or turn around, re-define a procurement function within a business. Excellent relationship building skills. Can provide examples of influencing senior leadership functions as well as on the ground practictioners. Extensive and deep understanding across a variety of spend categories and although not essential, due to the nature of the business, fleet and/or logistics know-how would be advantageous. You should be an executive thinker with your sleeves rolled up, this is not a role for someone who wants to delegate from the get go. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PEOPLE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY COMPANY WILL SUPPORT RELOCATION FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE

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