Lead ICT Procurement Advisor

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a Lead Advisor – ICT for a senior role within a large New Zealand public sector organisation in Wellington. You will lead complex ICT procurements end to end, while also focusing on contract management and strategic supplier relationships.

You’ll provide strategic procurement advice to senior leaders, influence policy and best practice, bring market insights to commercial decisions, and mentor others to build procurement capability across major ICT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior level procurement or commercial experience within ICT.
• NZ public sector experience with AOG procurement rules.
• Proven end-to-end ICT procurements and contract management.
• Experience in large complex ministries preferred.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop relationships in procurement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and best-practice outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement advice to senior leaders.
• Influence procurement policy and best practice.
• Bring market insights into key commercial decisions.
• Mentor others and help build procurement capability.
• Work across significant ICT and digital initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Negotiation

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for an exciting Lead Advisor – ICT opportunity within a large, complex public sector organisation.

This is a senior role within a Digital Procurement team, leading complex, high-value ICT procurements end to end while also taking a strong focus on contract management and strategic supplier relationships.

You’ll Also Have The Opportunity To

• Provide strategic procurement advice to senior leaders
• Influence procurement policy and best practice
• Bring market insights into key commercial decisions
• Mentor others and help build procurement capability
• Work across significant ICT and digital initiatives

We Are Looking For:

• Senior level procurement or commercial experience within the ICT space
• Previous New Zealand public sector experience with a strong knowledge of AOG procurement rules and practices
• Proven success within complex end to end ICT procurements and contract management
• Previous experience working in large complex ministries is preferred
• Ability to lead and mentor in the procurement space, with a knack for developing relationships
• Excellent professional communication skillset, with an ability to negotiate and work with best practice to generate successful outcomes