Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our Opportunity:
Our Procurement Team is going from strength to strength as we focused on all thing's within electricity generation. We have a great role available to continue to support our vision of delivering world class procurement here at Mercury.
In this tactically created role, you will collaborate with the Category Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist to uphold effective business procurement and contract processes. You'll take ownership for the full administration and effectiveness of our processes, data capturing and ensuring consistent process. As Procurement Specialist you'll play a crucial role in proving a positive impact through sourcing, contract management, and continuous improvement.
The Procurement team is looking for a dynamic individual, who is keen to support the implementation of best practice procurement through their existing Procurement skills. We will support your development with the opportunities to tackle new challenges, supportive leadership, and training. If you are looking to progress in your procurement career, we want to hear from you.
This role has the flexibility to be based at any of our North Island sites/offices, including Hamilton, Waikato River sites and Rotorua (excluding our Auckland office).
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting users in optimising procurement decisions
- Providing support and guidance in PO closeout, while executing sourcing initiatives
- Collaborate with the Category Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist on contract renewals and sourcing processes
- Carry out procurement planning and execution in line with identified positive outcomes
- Support implementation of inventory process and enhancements
We are looking for:
- Relevant procurement experience in an industrial environment in the same or similar role, e.g. Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Officer,
- Proven experience in procurement, and tendering, preferably in a maintenance and operational industry
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):
- Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
- $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
- Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
- The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
- Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
- Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Friday, 22nd August at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.