Commercial Partner

Location

Auckland

Expertise

Procurement

Job Level

Experienced

Employment Type

Permanent full-time

Close Date

03-Dec-2025

Ref #

62818

At Entelar Group we believe information and communications technology (ICT) in all its forms should be seamless, easy and something our customers should never have to worry about. Thats because New Zealanders being able to connect with other New Zealanders and the world is the key to keeping this country working.

From building cell sites and burying the fibre cables that connect our network safely, to ensuring IT hardware and software solutions are tested, distributed, implemented, and maintained, to even making sure our handsets work and are repaired quickly and efficiently, we cover it all. A one-stop shop providing continuous, end-to-end solutions to keep NZ connected – backed by superior service, unequalled expertise and leading technical and engineering know how.

About the Role:

As the Procurement Partner, you'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements, develop procurement strategies and plans, negotiate contracts, and facilitate the procurement process to meet expectations. You will also establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring internal procurement needs are met effectively and efficiently.

Day to day you will:

• Procurement Strategy: Provide an in-depth understanding of procurement category, supply chain challenges, business needs, and industry trends. The Procurement Partner will also be tasked with resolving any procurement related issues or concerns raised by clients and ensuring timely delivery of products or services.
• Category Plans: Develop and implement category plans aligned with business objectives. Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscape, and supplier behavior to deliver optimal value. Lead negotiations with suppliers and partners to achieve favorable terms.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and industry contacts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
• Health & Safety: Be safe - Take all reasonable precautions while at work to ensure your own safety and the safety of your co-workers, contractors, and the public. Follow our health and safety procedures and speak up about hazards and any health and safety events (incidents and accidents).

What experience you'll bring:

· Experience. Proven experience in procurement, running RFx processes, delivering savings, and contract negotiations.

• Best Practice. Knowledge of Procurement best practices, SRM and market analysis.

• Continuous Improvement. Focus on driving excellence in mutually beneficial commercial outcomes, whilst tightly managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

• Communication: Outstanding communication skills in all formats, including the ability to make the complex and complicated, simple, and understandable. Strong communication skills, negotiation abilities, and a customer-centric approach are essential for this role.

• Stakeholder management. Proven partnering and stakeholder management capabilities and experience i.e., working effectively within and across teams and functions within a large organisation.

• Social & relationship skills. A people person, able to build rapport and constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people.

• Resilience & growth mindset. Operates with a growth mindset, being willing to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks and seek learnings from every opportunity.

• Independent and proactive. "Batteries included" - a positive, energetic and productive person with a bias for action and getting things done.

• Judgement & problem-solving. Big picture thinker, able to exercise sound judgement and use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive matters to conclusion.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai

We are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture. Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be "how things are done here", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices. We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.

Sustainability: Toitū

Sustainability is a key focus for us. We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation. The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.

Benefits: Awhina

Our people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Entelar Group we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:

• Wellbeing – Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection. Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.

• Hybrid ways of working – for some teams where possible this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.

• Leave – in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, and enhanced parental leave support.

• Spark Credit – We provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit on their Spark account to use on any of Sparks amazing products or services.

• Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into the Spark share scheme.

• Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across the Spark business group.

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).

To download the position description, please sign in with your account.