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
We are looking for Procurement Generalist where you will use your full toolkit of Procurement knowledge to make a real difference as you collaborate with a great team, to innovate and enhance processes to improve on the way we do things.
If you enjoy balancing operational requirements and being a part of strategic objectives, and the challenge of being reactive and proactive at the same time, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Play a key part in assisting in the development and implementation of our procurement strategies
Conduct end-to-end procurement activities, this includes preparing and evaluating tender submissions
Be a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders ensuring we have robust and progressive processes
Monitor and ensure compliance policies and regulations, best practices and support audit activities
Assist in identifying continuous improvements, streamlining workflows, enhancing our customer experiences and improving social and environmental outcomes
About you
A depth of experience in a similar role where a relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage
Natural ability to connect with others where you can convey information and ideas to various audiences
Interest in navigating tender submissions and supplier contracts
Understanding of change management, project management and/or process improvements
Knowledge of H&S at Work Act, RMA and FIDIC contracts will set you apart
Be highly motivated, innovative, curious and open to new ways of doing things, so you'll need to think outside the box
What they 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!