Commercial Lead
Randstad New Zealand
Date: 1 week ago
City: Wellington, Wellington
Contract type: Full time
We're seeking a Commercial Lead with substantial experience in ICT commercial leadership. This role focuses on ICT commercial aspects, primarily delivering to Digital and wider ICT programs, projects, and systems.
About The Role
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Wellington. In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing the commercial elements of complex ICT initiatives, providing strategic oversight across programmes, projects, and systems. You’ll head a team and serve as the primary commercial point of contact.
Your focus will be on the full commercial lifecycle of high-value, strategic ICT contracts — from shaping sourcing strategies and vendor selection through to performance oversight and contract closure.
You’ll operate as a key commercial advisor, responsible for driving strong commercial outcomes. In addition, you’ll support business units by developing sound contractual arrangements, managing critical supplier relationships, and clearly communicating any contractual shifts or emerging opportunities. You’ll also play a key role in resolving complex contractual issues, working in partnership with business leads, vendor managers, and legal teams.
What we are looking for
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Procurement Manager, Procurement, Procurement Lead, Commercial lead, Senior Commercial Manager
Qualifications
Secondary School/High School
About The Role
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Wellington. In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing the commercial elements of complex ICT initiatives, providing strategic oversight across programmes, projects, and systems. You’ll head a team and serve as the primary commercial point of contact.
Your focus will be on the full commercial lifecycle of high-value, strategic ICT contracts — from shaping sourcing strategies and vendor selection through to performance oversight and contract closure.
You’ll operate as a key commercial advisor, responsible for driving strong commercial outcomes. In addition, you’ll support business units by developing sound contractual arrangements, managing critical supplier relationships, and clearly communicating any contractual shifts or emerging opportunities. You’ll also play a key role in resolving complex contractual issues, working in partnership with business leads, vendor managers, and legal teams.
What we are looking for
- Over 15 years of professional experience in commercial roles, showcasing comprehensive expertise across the entire procurement lifecycle within significant, intricate environments.
- Demonstrated history of success leading commercial efforts for strategic ICT initiatives.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, effective across various professional settings.
- Prior experience collaborating with major suppliers, vendors, and diverse external stakeholders and clients across both government and private sectors.
- Proficiency in the application and principles of government procurement regulations.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Procurement Manager, Procurement, Procurement Lead, Commercial lead, Senior Commercial Manager
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification (degree-level or higher) in business
- commerce
- law
- or a related field.
Secondary School/High School
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