Are you an experienced ICT contract and supplier management professional looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing critical commercial relationships and driving value in a complex and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Commercial Contract & Supplier Manager to oversee the commercial management of key contracts and suppliers in the ICT space. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert commercial advice and ensuring suppliers deliver value while mitigating risks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, negotiating agreements, and improving supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the commercial representative for key contracts and suppliers.
- Provide oversight and assurance on contract performance, risks, and issues.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and execute contract and supplier management plans aligned with best practice and legislative requirements.
- Negotiate contracts to ensure they remain fit for purpose and deliver value.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring service levels and compliance obligations are met.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiencies.
- Provide clear reporting and insights on supplier and contract performance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Extensive experience managing complex commercial relationships.
- Strong negotiation, risk management, and contract management skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of commercial law, procurement standards, and financial principles (desirable).
This is an opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring value and efficiency in critical supplier relationships. If you are a commercially savvy professional with a passion for supplier management, we’d love to hear from you! Want to know more? Call Serena Days on 022 184 2126 or email serena.daysh@robertwalters.co.nz
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +64 4 471 9700.
