Strategic Tech Procurement Partner - 9-Month Contract

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers

Auckland

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking a senior procurement professional to act as the primary procurement partner to technology stakeholders. This 9-month internal secondment offers genuine potential for extension within a busy transformation program in Auckland.

You will lead sourcing strategies, commercial engagements, and supplier negotiations across a complex technology portfolio, with strong emphasis on risk management and value delivery.

Qualifications

  • Experience in senior procurement or supplier-focused commercial roles in a large or corporate organisation.
  • Strong technology procurement experience is essential.
  • Proven ability to lead commercial engagements and negotiate complex supplier contracts.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
  • Knowledge of supplier risk management and contractual frameworks.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute commercial sourcing strategies across technology categories and supplier portfolios.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract engagements for key technology suppliers.
  • Build strong relationships with functional leaders to translate objectives into procurement outcomes.
  • Drive supplier performance activity and manage risk across the category.
  • Identify and deliver cost, value, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Senior procurement
Technology procurement
Supplier negotiations
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Multi-priority

Job description

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking a senior procurement professional to act as the primary procurement partner to technology stakeholders. This 9-month internal secondment offers genuine potential for extension within a busy transformation program in Auckland.

You will lead sourcing strategies, commercial engagements, and supplier negotiations across a complex technology portfolio, with strong emphasis on risk management and value delivery.

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