Vendor Relationships Lead
New Plymouth
Are you passionate about establishing excellent relationships with vendors and suppliers and do you enjoy challenge, variety, problem-solving and autonomy in your work?
About the role
The purpose of the Vendor Relationship Lead role is to create enduring partnerships with vendors and suppliers aligned with Business Transformation ways of working. Create consistency of approach for Partnership expectations and performance management across vendors. Ensure flexibility is built into all Contracts and agreements. Optimise vendor and supplier costs by realising scale-based value/discounts.
You will have the opportunity to set up our vendor relationship practise from scratch and continuously develop the capabilities.
Business Transformation is purpose-driven and a place where development, growth and collaboration are valued. Our people are trusted to make good decisions that result in positive impact and delivery of results. It is the responsibility of our Lead team to embrace and exemplify our identity.
Skills & Experience
To successfully carry out the role, you will need:
- To demonstrate experience in a similar role
- Ability to build the Vendor and Supplier Partnership capability with a view of continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Contract management and negotiation techniques
- Experience in setting priorities, goals, and performance metrics
- To enjoy developing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and key stakeholders
Our investment in you
- Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) – that’s fine by us.
- All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% Kiwi Saver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free Life and Medical Insurance – I know right!?
- As much development as you can handle!
- Working with an amazing, supportive, and fun team - even if we do say so ourselves…
Applications close: Thursday 18 August 2022
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz