Purchasing Systems & Process Specialist

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Parental leave benefits

Superannuation contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discounts

Job summary

University of Canterbury is seeking an organised administrator to join Financial Services, focusing on purchasing and expense management. You will help staff navigate purchasing systems, support P-Card and expense processes, and contribute to data quality, reporting and process improvements.

This role supports the transition to Workday and requires meticulous attention to detail. Based in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, you will collaborate across Procurement and Finance and other UC departments,

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, finance, accounts payable or procure-to-pay in an administrative environment (4–5 years ideal).
• Experience administering financial/purchasing/expense systems with knowledge of purchasing processes and controls.
• Strong digital capability with Excel/Word and ability to prepare reports and analyse operational information.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchasing systems and support P-Card/expense processes.
• Help staff navigate systems and ensure purchasing activities meet UC policies.
• Contribute to reporting, data quality and process improvements; support Workday transition.

Skills

Purchasing & accounts payable

Finance administration

Data reporting & analysis

Customer service & stakeholder support

Issue resolution & process improvement

Supplier administration

Prioritisation & multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Canterbury is seeking an organised administrator to join Financial Services, focusing on purchasing and expense management. You will help staff navigate purchasing systems, support P-Card and expense processes, and contribute to data quality, reporting and process improvements.

This role supports the transition to Workday and requires meticulous attention to detail. Based in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, you will collaborate across Procurement and Finance and other UC departments,