The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Following an internal promotion, we're on the lookout for a Procurement Coordinator to join our high-performing team. You'll play a key role in keeping our procurement activities running smoothly from coordinating tenders and managing documentation to helping refine how we work with suppliers and partners.
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys connecting with people across the business and takes pride in delivering smart, efficient procurement outcomes. You'll work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders ensuring compliance with regulatory and commercial standards while helping us find better, more sustainable ways of doing things.
Bring your initiative, attention to detail, and drive to improve and you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and make your mark in a complex and evolving organisation that's powering positive change.
Coordinate and deliver Portfolio and Connections procurement activities
Support tendering processes including documentation, clarifications and evaluations
Identify and drive process improvements to streamline procurement workflows
Support the enhancement of our customer experiences and improving social and environmental outcomes
Ensure we comply with our regulatory, commercial and internal standards while supporting audit activities
Provide regular updates and reports across procurement activities, including contributing to supplier newsletters
About you
Previous experience in a similar role within a complex commercial or procurement environment
Ability to communicate and convey information and ideas to various audiences
Strong attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement, accuracy, consistency and outcomes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
Ability to provide practical solutions with a methodical, positive and outcome-focused approach
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.
Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.