Sourcing Manager

About The Company Join an organisation that’s redefining how large-scale procurement delivers value to the people of Aotearoa. Their commercial and supply chain team operates nationwide, driving smarter use of public resources through strategic category management and long‑term partnerships. About The Role As a Sourcing Manager you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective procurement outcomes that support the delivery of certain services across Aotearoa. You’ll work closely with category management teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies that are robust, legally sound, and aligned with the organisational operational needs. Your focus will be on leading the procurement processes, ensuring that the processes build strong supplier relationships that deliver value, and ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks and standards. About You You are a detail-oriented and commercially minded procurement professional with a strong understanding of sourcing practices and contract management. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage complex procurement projects from end-to-end. You’re confident working in dynamic environments and have a track record of delivering financial and operational benefits through strategic sourcing. You value stakeholder engagement and are skilled at building relationships that support shared goals and long‑term success. You’ll probably have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and you will certainly have a good number of years of experience in sourcing or contract management roles where you can show success in supplier negotiations and contract development. If you have experience working in a large, complex organisation that will be great. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be evident straight away. #J-18808-Ljbffr