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Procurement Business Partner

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Napier City Council

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New Zealand , Napier

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Salary:

105700.00 - 124300.00 NZD / Year

Job Description:

Play a key role in delivering smarter procurement outcomes that support the future of our city. Provide advice and support across a range of procurement activities. From early planning through to tendering and contract delivery, you’ll work with teams across Council to ensure procurement processes are well managed, compliant, and deliver value for money. Partnering with the Procurement Lead, you’ll help promote consistent procurement practices across the organisation while contributing to improvements in governance, processes, and commercial outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide practical procurement advice across planning, tendering, and contract management activities
  • Partner with Portfolio Leads, Project Managers, and teams across Council to support effective procurement outcomes
  • Help ensure procurement activities are compliant, well-managed, and deliver value for money
  • Identify and manage procurement and contract risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation is in place
  • Support improvements to procurement processes, practices, and frameworks across the organisation
  • Work alongside the Procurement Lead and Contracts Lead to strengthen governance and drive better commercial outcomes

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working in procurement or commercial roles, with strong end-to-end procurement knowledge
  • Confidence providing practical advice and guidance to stakeholders across a range of projects or services
  • Sound understanding of procurement frameworks, governance, and risk management
  • Experience working with standard contract suites such as NZS3910 and tender documentation
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work across teams to achieve positive commercial outcomes
What we offer:
  • 5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service
  • Discounted health insurance work scheme + Eye test subsidy
  • Retailer discounts + study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
  • Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
  • Free flu vaccinations (annual)
  • Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
  • Te Reo Māori language classes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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