Supplier Relationship Manager - Wellington at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - WairarapaAbout us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.
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2 x new Permanent, full-time rolesWellington CBD basedResulting from the recent MSD Change Process we have two newly created roles for IST supplier management professionals.
MSD is looking to uplift its supplier management capability and maturity, and as one of our new IST Supplier Relationship Managers, you will lead key commercial engagements with our suppliers and support the design and implementation of best practice commercial management across significant contracts/projects/programmes.
About the Role Reporting to our GM Technology Supplier Relationships, you will provide commercial oversight and direction, and guide complex negotiations while ensuring alignment with MSD's values and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include relationship management, stakeholder management, supplier governance, commercial direction, risk management and supporting the uplift required to embed good commercial practices and ongoing operational efficiency across our IST ecosystem.
About You We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinker, a natural influencer with commercial acumen who can deliver and manage large scale, multi-faceted ICT contracts. You will be eager to use your expertise to enable predictability, reliability, transparency, and accountability in implementing contracting and procurement strategies.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, with a high level of expertise in managing diverse internal and external relationshipsSignificant experience constructing and negotiating complex, high-value ICT contractsQualification in Commercial, Law or equivalent work experienceExperience in both public sector and a private context, with a working knowledge of New Zealand Government procurement policy and DIA digital policy and processesExperience leading the commercial aspects of large-scale IT Projects / Programmes / TransformationAbility to coach and mentor others in good commercial/contract managementStrong stakeholder management coupled with robust negotiation skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the big pictureHow to apply To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
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Internal MSD Employees– please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
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