Vacancy | Procurement Manager

OFC is looking for a Procurement Manager with a strong background in team management and a passion for improving operational efficiency to join our team, based at the Home of Football, Te Kahu o’ Kiwa in Auckland, New Zealand. About the Role: As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead, manage, and develop the Procurement & Logistics team to ensure efficient implementation of OFC’s procurement and logistics strategy
• Prepare management reports and key performance data, monitoring cost savings and procurement innovations
• Generate and implement sourcing and category management strategies while keeping up with industry trends and best practices
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance and Services to implement strategies for risk reduction in procurement and logistics operations
• Oversee and develop:
  • The procurement and logistics strategy and corresponding annual operational plans
  • The procurement and logistics annual budget, ensuring efficiency and cost optimisation
  • Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient procurement processes

• A relevant bachelor’s degree qualification, and/or at least five years’ experience in procurement management
• Experience in procurement and knowledge of relevant related operational frameworks will be an advantage
• An understanding of not-for-profit organisations is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) at an intermediate level
• Proven experience in developing strategy and operational plans
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate procurement processes effectively to a diverse audience
• Strong relationship management and project management skills