Regional Commercial Manager

About the Role

• Be part of a nationwide commercial and procurement team tasked with enhancing value through strategic sourcing and category management throughout New Zealand.
• Take a pivotal role in executing national commercial strategies within your assigned region and help shape the future direction of categories at the national scale.
• Manage comprehensive commercial activities from planning and procurement to contract awarding, supplier relationship management, and monitoring ongoing performance.
• Develop strong partnerships with regional suppliers and internal teams to foster innovation, improve results, and ensure adherence to contracts.
• Support an organisation devoted to maximizing public benefit via smarter procurement, sustainable approaches, and customer-centric commercial solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Possess substantial experience in procurement, commercial management, or category management, preferably in complex or infrastructure-focused sectors.
• Demonstrate success in crafting and implementing category strategies that provide financial value and align with organisational goals.
• Exhibit expertise in contract negotiation and supplier oversight, capable of handling complex commercial agreements.
• Show strong commercial insight including financial analysis, market evaluation, and recognizing cost-saving opportunities through data-informed decisions.
• Adopt a cooperative leadership approach with excellent stakeholder communication skills, sound knowledge of commercial governance, contractual duties, and regional supplier landscapes.

Benefits

• Make a tangible impact on procurement practices affecting New Zealand at large.
• Join a collaborative and values-centered organisation committed to continuous progress and commercial excellence.
• Collaborate with seasoned procurement professionals on strategic, high-value category projects.
• Enjoy extensive opportunities to cultivate long-term supplier relationships and pioneer innovative sourcing strategies.
• Receive a competitive compensation package, flexible work options, and excellent prospects for professional advancement.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted through this advertisement for consideration.
• For inquiries, contact Henry Shaw or Daniel Percival for confidential discussions.
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or possess valid work rights in New Zealand including visas.
• References will be requested later in the application process; please do not include them with your initial CV.

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