Procurement Manager – Support Functions

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Summary: Seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy across critical support functions, manage commercial lifecycles, and embed best practices. Highlights: 1. Lead procurement strategy across Technology, Sales & Marketing, HR, and Finance 2. Manage end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and contract management processes 3. Opportunity for professional development and career progression **About Ryman Healthcare** At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick. At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.' **What will you do?** We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Support Functions to lead the procurement strategy across a broad range of critical support functions. Working closely with our GM of Procurement, you will manage the full commercial lifecycle for key categories including Technology, Sales & Marketing, HR, and Finance. Your role will focus on delivering measurable cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance and quality, and embedding procurement best practices aligned to our strategic goals. Other key responsibilities include: - Developing and execute procurement category plans that align with business strategy - Leading complex sourcing initiatives and end-to-end tender processes - Lead a small team of Procurement partners to support across the Support functions - Providing strategic guidance and be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the support functions - Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance metrics, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness - Developing and producing reports to best analyse the cost and trends across Procurement Categories that support the business area & the wider team We are considering applicants for this role to be based at our Christchurch or Melbourne offices. **What's in it for you?** If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role! A career at Ryman offers: - Ongoing support for professional development and career profession opportunities - Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements - Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail - Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga and fitness classes - Free gym membership for onsite gym - Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options **Who are you?** - You bring strong commercial acumen across multiple support function categories including Technology, Sales & Marketing, HR, and Finance. - Specific experience in either Technology and/or Sales & Marketing is preferred. - You are confident in managing supplier relationships that drive value and innovation - You bring experience leading end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and contract management processes - You are passionate about delivering results - You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment - You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one - You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure - You value communication that is clear, effective, and powerful If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!  At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.  ***Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.***