Regional Commercial Manager

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Tribe Recruitment - Christchurch, South Island Join a national commercial and procurement team responsible for delivering better value through strategic sourcing and category management across New Zealand. Play a key role in implementing national commercial strategies within your region while influencing future category direction at a national level. Lead end-to-end commercial activities, from category planning and procurement through to contract award, supplier management and ongoing performance. Build strong relationships with regional suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation, improve outcomes and ensure contractual compliance. Contribute to an organisation committed to maximising public value through smarter procurement, sustainable practices and customer-focused commercial solutions. About the Opportunity Join a national commercial and procurement team responsible for delivering better value through strategic sourcing and category management across New Zealand. Play a key role in implementing national commercial strategies within your region while influencing future category direction at a national level. Lead end-to-end commercial activities, from category planning and procurement through to contract award, supplier management and ongoing performance. Build strong relationships with regional suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation, improve outcomes and ensure contractual compliance. Contribute to an organisation committed to maximising public value through smarter procurement, sustainable practices and customer-focused commercial solutions. What You'll Bring Extensive procurement, commercial or category management experience, ideally within a complex or infrastructure-related environment. Proven success developing and implementing category strategies that deliver commercial value and support organisational objectives. Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience, with the ability to manage complex commercial arrangements. Excellent commercial acumen, including financial analysis, market assessment and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities through data-driven decision making. A collaborative leadership style, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a sound understanding of commercial governance, contracting obligations and regional supplier markets. What's on Offer Opportunity to influence procurement outcomes that make a meaningful impact across New Zealand. Join a collaborative, values-driven organisation focused on continuous improvement and commercial excellence. Work with experienced procurement and commercial professionals on strategic, high-value categories. Broad scope to build long-term supplier partnerships and contribute to innovative sourcing initiatives. Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr