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Likemind works with people who share our approach to work and living …
We are about adding value, connecting the dots, and delivering a solution to take the pain away.  We believe that when the right connections are made, amazing things can happen.

We are working with two government organisations, each seeking strategic commercial professionals for multi-year programmes of work.

Are you a senior commercial professional looking to lead complex procurement and sourcing initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment?

We are seeking an experienced Commercial / Strategic Procurement Lead to play a pivotal role in delivering high-value procurement outcomes. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of commercial strategy, supplier engagement, and large-scale acquisition activity.
  
About the Role
This role provides strategic leadership across procurement and commercial activities, ensuring sourcing strategies are aligned, fit-for-purpose, and deliver value for money. You will lead complex procurement processes end-to-end, from market engagement through to negotiation and contract management, while providing expert advice to senior stakeholders.
You will:

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across programmes and projects
• Drive commercial strategy development, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and delivery timelines
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including governance and continuous improvement
• Lead market engagement, tender design, evaluation, and negotiations for high-value procurements
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to senior leaders and governance groups
• Oversee contract management and risk resolution, ensuring compliance with agreements and delivery expectations
• Support and uplift procurement capability, frameworks, and best practices across teams

You will collaborate closely with programme leaders, technical specialists, and external suppliers to deliver integrated and effective commercial outcomes.

About You
You are a commercially astute leader with strong experience managing complex procurement in large-scale or programme environments.
You will bring:

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, and commercial management, including complex or high-value projects
• A proven track record in leading end-to-end procurement processes and negotiations
• Expertise in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior and technical audiences
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and aligning procurement strategies to business needs
• The ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and strategic advice in complex environments

What You’ll Bring

• Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking
• A collaborative and relationship-focused approach
• The ability to lead change and deliver results through others
• A commitment to continuous improvement and capability uplift
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Why Apply?

• Lead impactful, large-scale procurement and commercial initiatives
• Work in a collaborative, forward-focused environment
• Influence strategy, delivery, and supplier outcomes at a senior level
• Contribute to building sustainable procurement capability and best practice

If you’re ready to take the next step in your commercial leadership career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, you must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do all we can to encourage collaborative and diverse working environments throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

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