Strategic Supplier Relations Leader

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Wellington; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi-annual paid eye test and lens/frame

Job summary

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to shape how the organisation manages and grows value from key supplier partnerships. You will work with contract managers, business experts and senior leaders to balance commercial realities with supplier opportunities.

This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to establish frameworks, drive improvements, and lift capability across teams, delivering lasting value for MPI and New

Qualifications

• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong governance, reporting and risk management skills.
• Ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience resolving complex supplier issues.
• Proven ability to drive value realisation outcomes.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, MCIPS, WorldCC qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop frameworks that strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Support contract managers with commercial insights.
• Lift capability and share best practice across teams.
• Balance operational needs with strategic opportunities.
• Influence positive outcomes through strong collaboration.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Commercial acumen

Influence across stakeholders

Contract management

Governance & risk

Performance insight

Education

MCIPS / WorldCC or equivalent

Job description

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to shape how the organisation manages and grows value from key supplier partnerships. You will work with contract managers, business experts and senior leaders to balance commercial realities with supplier opportunities.

This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to establish frameworks, drive improvements, and lift capability across teams, delivering lasting value for MPI and New