Supplier Performance Manager

About the Opportunity

This role sits within a nationwide commercial and supply chain function that is focused on improving the way large-scale procurement creates value for communities across Aotearoa. The team supports strategic category management and long-term supplier partnerships to help public resources go further.

As the Supplier Performance Manager, you will take ownership of the contract management lifecycle across a substantial spend portfolio. The core of the role is making sure suppliers meet the expected standards for value, quality, and outcomes, while strengthening the integrity of supplier relationships.

You will partner closely with Category Managers to shape Joint Business Plans, track supplier performance, and turn insight into practical improvements. Your work will help ensure commercial relationships stay aligned with organisational strategy and deliver strong value.

What You Will Bring

You are a commercially minded and detail-oriented professional who enjoys improving processes and solving problems. You have solid experience in contract management and supplier performance, and you are comfortable using data to guide decisions and strengthen outcomes.

This position is ideal for someone who wants their work to have a clear public purpose. You will contribute to making sure contracts, supplier partnerships, and spending decisions support a fairer, smarter, and more responsive system for communities.

You should likely hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant area and bring several years of experience in commercial roles, especially those involving contract and supplier performance.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong capability in analysing financial and performance information
• Ability to interpret data and convert it into actionable improvements
• Clear and effective communication
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative working style
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Service-focused mindset

Application Notes

Applications should be submitted through the advertisement. The team will assess applications as they are received and respond accordingly.

If you have questions, you can contact Daniel Percival on 027 4030801 and mention Job ID 17470 for a confidential conversation.

To be considered for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen, a New Zealand resident, or already hold the legal right to work in New Zealand through a valid visa.

References will be requested at the appropriate stage, so they should not be included on your CV at the time of application.

About the Organisation

Tribe is a collective of specialist teams that understand their respective markets and work together to connect people with opportunities and employers with talent. Their approach is centered on bringing the right people together with a shared purpose.