Commercial (Contracts) Manager

As Commercial (Contracts) Manager, you will lead the commercial management of a substantial portfolio of strategic contracts and supplier relationships.

Working closely with senior leaders, contract owners and suppliers, you will develop commercial strategies, negotiate complex agreements, manage risk, and ensure contracts deliver maximum value and performance.

This role combines strategic commercial leadership with hands-on contract management. You will provide expert advice, develop frameworks and tools, strengthen organisational capability, and enhance visibility and governance across the contract portfolio.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the commercial oversight of complex contracts and strategic suppliers
• Developing and implementing commercial and supplier management strategies
• Managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and standards
• Leading contract negotiations, variations and performance discussions
• Preparing high-quality reports, business cases, briefings and recommendations for senior leadership
• Supporting contract managers with advice, coaching and mentoring
• Driving continuous improvement through the development of commercial tools, frameworks and processes
• Conducting assurance activities and reporting on overall portfolio performance

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience managing complex, high-value and high-risk contracts
• Proven success in developing commercial and supplier management strategies
• Strong negotiation experience across sophisticated contractual arrangements
• The ability to provide trusted commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Experience identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial risks
• Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and resolving complex issues
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse performance and spend data
• Experience developing frameworks, templates and best-practice contract management approaches
• A collaborative style with the ability to mentor, coach and influence others
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional commercial or procurement accreditation

Experience within government, public sector procurement environments, or complex regulated settings will be highly regarded.

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to lead a significant commercial portfolio with strategic impact
• Work alongside experienced leaders and key decision-makers
• Influence commercial outcomes across a large and complex organisation
• Join a collaborative and values-driven environment
• Wellington-based role with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's future
• Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Olivia Strutton – e-mail Sign in to view email or phone 021 221 8167.