Strategic Tech Procurement Partner - 9-Month Contract

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.