
Manager Digital Vendor Management Office
3 weeks ago
Lead a dedicated team that actively manages technology vendor relationships
- A complex digital business operation in a multi-supplier environment
- Work with and learn from a network of commercial and procurement professionals
Ngā kawenga | About the role
As the Manager of the Digital Vendor Management Office, you will play a critical role in overseeing Ara Poutama Aotearoa's engagement with technology suppliers. You will lead vendor management strategy, sourcing, negotiation, contracts, governance, and performance management. The primary objective is to offer expertise in commercial and procurement matters throughout the entire lifecycle of digital products and services. This function is critical to the Department's day to day operations, and achievement of its strategic goals (Hōkai Rangi) and broader government objectives, in alignment with our shared values of inclusivity and collaboration.
You will focus on collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners and suppliers to ensure commercial and contractual success. One of the key responsibilities of this role is to lead a vendor management team who ensure that the Department gets sustainable value from supplier relationships. Your experience and enthusiasm will guide in improving practices and processes. Ara Poutama Aotearoa's recurring spend on suppliers across a wide variety of categories is substantial, and our robust vendor management and procurement functions are designed to make a positive impact on our operations.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
**To be successful in this role you will have**:
- Led a vendor management function in the public service or private sector with a technology orientation, including management of senior and trusted staff.
- Be a proven strategic thinker who can take others through the process of transforming vendor management practices.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups, including service providers, team members, and peers from across the Department.
- Knowledge and experience of government procurement policies and processes.
- Demonstrated ability in recognising key business/service delivery challenges, opportunities, and problems, and developing robust strategies to address them.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $170,033 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $144,529 - $204,040 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications close on**: Thursday 29th August 2024
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